Finding the Third Proportional to 67,296 and 97,812
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Solution
The third proportional to 67,296 and 97,812 is: 142,165.77
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
67,296 : 97,812 = 97,812 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
67,296/97,812 = 97,812/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
67,296x = 97,812 × 97,812 - Step 4: Simplify right side
67,296x = 9,567,187,344 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 9,567,187,344/67,296 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 142,165.77
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