Finding the Third Proportional to 69,213 and 98,973
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Solution
The third proportional to 69,213 and 98,973 is: 141,529.12
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
69,213 : 98,973 = 98,973 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
69,213/98,973 = 98,973/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
69,213x = 98,973 × 98,973 - Step 4: Simplify right side
69,213x = 9,795,654,729 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 9,795,654,729/69,213 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 141,529.12
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