Finding the Third Proportional to 61,610 and 96,629
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Solution
The third proportional to 61,610 and 96,629 is: 151,552.73
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
61,610 : 96,629 = 96,629 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
61,610/96,629 = 96,629/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
61,610x = 96,629 × 96,629 - Step 4: Simplify right side
61,610x = 9,337,163,641 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 9,337,163,641/61,610 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 151,552.73
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