Finding the Third Proportional to 67,446 and 97,152
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Solution
The third proportional to 67,446 and 97,152 is: 139,941.75
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
67,446 : 97,152 = 97,152 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
67,446/97,152 = 97,152/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
67,446x = 97,152 × 97,152 - Step 4: Simplify right side
67,446x = 9,438,511,104 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 9,438,511,104/67,446 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 139,941.75
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