Finding the Third Proportional to 60,943 and 97,317
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Solution
The third proportional to 60,943 and 97,317 is: 155,400.92
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
60,943 : 97,317 = 97,317 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
60,943/97,317 = 97,317/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
60,943x = 97,317 × 97,317 - Step 4: Simplify right side
60,943x = 9,470,598,489 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 9,470,598,489/60,943 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 155,400.92
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