Finding the Third Proportional to 67,076 and 97,876
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Solution
The third proportional to 67,076 and 97,876 is: 142,818.76
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
67,076 : 97,876 = 97,876 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
67,076/97,876 = 97,876/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
67,076x = 97,876 × 97,876 - Step 4: Simplify right side
67,076x = 9,579,711,376 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 9,579,711,376/67,076 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 142,818.76
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