Finding the Third Proportional to 67,965 and 104,979
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Solution
The third proportional to 67,965 and 104,979 is: 162,150.97
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
67,965 : 104,979 = 104,979 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
67,965/104,979 = 104,979/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
67,965x = 104,979 × 104,979 - Step 4: Simplify right side
67,965x = 11,020,590,441 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 11,020,590,441/67,965 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 162,150.97
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