Finding the Third Proportional to 34,536.38 and 61,965
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Solution
The third proportional to 34,536.38 and 61,965 is: 111,177.31
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
34,536.38 : 61,965 = 61,965 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
34,536.38/61,965 = 61,965/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
34,536.38x = 61,965 × 61,965 - Step 4: Simplify right side
34,536.38x = 3,839,661,225 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 3,839,661,225/34,536.38 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 111,177.31
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