Finding the Third Proportional to 60,734 and 97,030
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Solution
The third proportional to 60,734 and 97,030 is: 155,017.30
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
60,734 : 97,030 = 97,030 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
60,734/97,030 = 97,030/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
60,734x = 97,030 × 97,030 - Step 4: Simplify right side
60,734x = 9,414,820,900 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 9,414,820,900/60,734 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 155,017.30
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