Finding the Third Proportional to 61,003 and 97,404
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Solution
The third proportional to 61,003 and 97,404 is: 155,525.78
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
61,003 : 97,404 = 97,404 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
61,003/97,404 = 97,404/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
61,003x = 97,404 × 97,404 - Step 4: Simplify right side
61,003x = 9,487,539,216 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 9,487,539,216/61,003 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 155,525.78
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