Finding the Third Proportional to 72,450 and 96,679
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Solution
The third proportional to 72,450 and 96,679 is: 129,010.75
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
72,450 : 96,679 = 96,679 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
72,450/96,679 = 96,679/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
72,450x = 96,679 × 96,679 - Step 4: Simplify right side
72,450x = 9,346,829,041 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 9,346,829,041/72,450 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 129,010.75
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