Finding the Third Proportional to 61,958 and 98,463
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Solution
The third proportional to 61,958 and 98,463 is: 156,476.36
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
61,958 : 98,463 = 98,463 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
61,958/98,463 = 98,463/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
61,958x = 98,463 × 98,463 - Step 4: Simplify right side
61,958x = 9,694,962,369 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 9,694,962,369/61,958 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 156,476.36
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