Finding the Third Proportional to 67,684 and 99,217
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Solution
The third proportional to 67,684 and 99,217 is: 145,440.77
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
67,684 : 99,217 = 99,217 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
67,684/99,217 = 99,217/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
67,684x = 99,217 × 99,217 - Step 4: Simplify right side
67,684x = 9,844,013,089 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 9,844,013,089/67,684 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 145,440.77
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