Finding the Third Proportional to 69,606 and 97,821
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Solution
The third proportional to 69,606 and 97,821 is: 137,473.03
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
69,606 : 97,821 = 97,821 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
69,606/97,821 = 97,821/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
69,606x = 97,821 × 97,821 - Step 4: Simplify right side
69,606x = 9,568,948,041 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 9,568,948,041/69,606 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 137,473.03
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