Finding the Third Proportional to 71,066 and 97,635
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Solution
The third proportional to 71,066 and 97,635 is: 134,137.19
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
71,066 : 97,635 = 97,635 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
71,066/97,635 = 97,635/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
71,066x = 97,635 × 97,635 - Step 4: Simplify right side
71,066x = 9,532,593,225 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 9,532,593,225/71,066 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 134,137.19
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