Finding the Third Proportional to 61,448 and 97,708
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Solution
The third proportional to 61,448 and 97,708 is: 155,364.75
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
61,448 : 97,708 = 97,708 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
61,448/97,708 = 97,708/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
61,448x = 97,708 × 97,708 - Step 4: Simplify right side
61,448x = 9,546,853,264 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 9,546,853,264/61,448 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 155,364.75
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