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Finding the Third Proportional to 61,284 and 98,325

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Solution

The third proportional to 61,284 and 98,325 is: 157,754.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    61,284 : 98,325 = 98,325 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    61,284/98,325 = 98,325/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    61,284x = 98,325 × 98,325
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    61,284x = 9,667,805,625
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,667,805,625/61,284
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157,754.15

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