Finding the Third Proportional to 67,430 and 97,127
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Solution
The third proportional to 67,430 and 97,127 is: 139,902.92
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
67,430 : 97,127 = 97,127 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
67,430/97,127 = 97,127/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
67,430x = 97,127 × 97,127 - Step 4: Simplify right side
67,430x = 9,433,654,129 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 9,433,654,129/67,430 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 139,902.92
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