Finding the Third Proportional to 67,554 and 98,724
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Solution
The third proportional to 67,554 and 98,724 is: 144,276.11
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
67,554 : 98,724 = 98,724 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
67,554/98,724 = 98,724/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
67,554x = 98,724 × 98,724 - Step 4: Simplify right side
67,554x = 9,746,428,176 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 9,746,428,176/67,554 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 144,276.11
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