Finding the Third Proportional to 67,542 and 98,706
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Solution
The third proportional to 67,542 and 98,706 is: 144,249.13
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
67,542 : 98,706 = 98,706 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
67,542/98,706 = 98,706/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
67,542x = 98,706 × 98,706 - Step 4: Simplify right side
67,542x = 9,742,874,436 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 9,742,874,436/67,542 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 144,249.13
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