Finding the Third Proportional to 60,979.50 and 97,115.63
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Solution
The third proportional to 60,979.50 and 97,115.63 is: 154,665.82
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
60,979.50 : 97,115.63 = 97,115.63 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
60,979.50/97,115.63 = 97,115.63/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
60,979.50x = 97,115.63 × 97,115.63 - Step 4: Simplify right side
60,979.50x = 9,431,444,619.14 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 9,431,444,619.14/60,979.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 154,665.82
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