Finding the Third Proportional to 60,920 and 97,284
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Solution
The third proportional to 60,920 and 97,284 is: 155,354.18
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
60,920 : 97,284 = 97,284 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
60,920/97,284 = 97,284/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
60,920x = 97,284 × 97,284 - Step 4: Simplify right side
60,920x = 9,464,176,656 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 9,464,176,656/60,920 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 155,354.18
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