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Finding the Third Proportional to 60,897 and 95,553

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Solution

The third proportional to 60,897 and 95,553 is: 149,931.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    60,897 : 95,553 = 95,553 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    60,897/95,553 = 95,553/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    60,897x = 95,553 × 95,553
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    60,897x = 9,130,375,809
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,130,375,809/60,897
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 149,931.45

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