Finding the Third Proportional to 70,650 and 97,947
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Solution
The third proportional to 70,650 and 97,947 is: 135,790.73
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
70,650 : 97,947 = 97,947 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
70,650/97,947 = 97,947/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
70,650x = 97,947 × 97,947 - Step 4: Simplify right side
70,650x = 9,593,614,809 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 9,593,614,809/70,650 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 135,790.73
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