Finding the Third Proportional to 60,826 and 96,859.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 60,826 and 96,859.50 is: 154,239.35
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
60,826 : 96,859.50 = 96,859.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
60,826/96,859.50 = 96,859.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
60,826x = 96,859.50 × 96,859.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
60,826x = 9,381,762,740.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 9,381,762,740.25/60,826 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 154,239.35
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