Finding the Third Proportional to 61,136 and 91,704
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Solution
The third proportional to 61,136 and 91,704 is: 137,556
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
61,136 : 91,704 = 91,704 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
61,136/91,704 = 91,704/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
61,136x = 91,704 × 91,704 - Step 4: Simplify right side
61,136x = 8,409,623,616 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 8,409,623,616/61,136 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 137,556
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