Finding the Third Proportional to 61,078 and 93,434
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Solution
The third proportional to 61,078 and 93,434 is: 142,930.55
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
61,078 : 93,434 = 93,434 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
61,078/93,434 = 93,434/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
61,078x = 93,434 × 93,434 - Step 4: Simplify right side
61,078x = 8,729,912,356 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 8,729,912,356/61,078 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 142,930.55
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