Finding the Third Proportional to 74,429.50 and 97,343
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Solution
The third proportional to 74,429.50 and 97,343 is: 127,310.54
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
74,429.50 : 97,343 = 97,343 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
74,429.50/97,343 = 97,343/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
74,429.50x = 97,343 × 97,343 - Step 4: Simplify right side
74,429.50x = 9,475,659,649 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 9,475,659,649/74,429.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 127,310.54
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