Finding the Third Proportional to 61,159.50 and 97,303.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 61,159.50 and 97,303.50 is: 154,807.86
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
61,159.50 : 97,303.50 = 97,303.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
61,159.50/97,303.50 = 97,303.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
61,159.50x = 97,303.50 × 97,303.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
61,159.50x = 9,467,971,112.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 9,467,971,112.25/61,159.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 154,807.86
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