Finding the Third Proportional to 72,801 and 97,830
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Solution
The third proportional to 72,801 and 97,830 is: 131,463.98
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
72,801 : 97,830 = 97,830 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
72,801/97,830 = 97,830/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
72,801x = 97,830 × 97,830 - Step 4: Simplify right side
72,801x = 9,570,708,900 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 9,570,708,900/72,801 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 131,463.98
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