Finding the Third Proportional to 61,644 and 98,001
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Solution
The third proportional to 61,644 and 98,001 is: 155,800.99
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
61,644 : 98,001 = 98,001 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
61,644/98,001 = 98,001/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
61,644x = 98,001 × 98,001 - Step 4: Simplify right side
61,644x = 9,604,196,001 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 9,604,196,001/61,644 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 155,800.99
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