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Finding the Third Proportional to 60,984 and 97,122

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Solution

The third proportional to 60,984 and 97,122 is: 154,674.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    60,984 : 97,122 = 97,122 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    60,984/97,122 = 97,122/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    60,984x = 97,122 × 97,122
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    60,984x = 9,432,682,884
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,432,682,884/60,984
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 154,674.72

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