Finding the Third Proportional to 72,984 and 97,956
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Solution
The third proportional to 72,984 and 97,956 is: 131,472.35
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
72,984 : 97,956 = 97,956 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
72,984/97,956 = 97,956/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
72,984x = 97,956 × 97,956 - Step 4: Simplify right side
72,984x = 9,595,377,936 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 9,595,377,936/72,984 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 131,472.35
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