Finding the Third Proportional to 97,470 and 127,035
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Solution
The third proportional to 97,470 and 127,035 is: 165,567.78
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
97,470 : 127,035 = 127,035 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
97,470/127,035 = 127,035/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
97,470x = 127,035 × 127,035 - Step 4: Simplify right side
97,470x = 16,137,891,225 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 16,137,891,225/97,470 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 165,567.78
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