Finding the Third Proportional to 61,522 and 96,383
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Solution
The third proportional to 61,522 and 96,383 is: 150,997.74
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
61,522 : 96,383 = 96,383 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
61,522/96,383 = 96,383/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
61,522x = 96,383 × 96,383 - Step 4: Simplify right side
61,522x = 9,289,682,689 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 9,289,682,689/61,522 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 150,997.74
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