Finding the Third Proportional to 72,708 and 97,704
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Solution
The third proportional to 72,708 and 97,704 is: 131,293.28
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
72,708 : 97,704 = 97,704 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
72,708/97,704 = 97,704/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
72,708x = 97,704 × 97,704 - Step 4: Simplify right side
72,708x = 9,546,071,616 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 9,546,071,616/72,708 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 131,293.28
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