Finding the Third Proportional to 67,989 and 97,924
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Solution
The third proportional to 67,989 and 97,924 is: 141,039.14
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
67,989 : 97,924 = 97,924 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
67,989/97,924 = 97,924/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
67,989x = 97,924 × 97,924 - Step 4: Simplify right side
67,989x = 9,589,109,776 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 9,589,109,776/67,989 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 141,039.14
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