Finding the Third Proportional to 67,048 and 97,784
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Solution
The third proportional to 67,048 and 97,784 is: 142,609.93
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
67,048 : 97,784 = 97,784 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
67,048/97,784 = 97,784/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
67,048x = 97,784 × 97,784 - Step 4: Simplify right side
67,048x = 9,561,710,656 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 9,561,710,656/67,048 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 142,609.93
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