Finding the Third Proportional to 61,156 and 93,558
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Solution
The third proportional to 61,156 and 93,558 is: 143,127.40
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
61,156 : 93,558 = 93,558 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
61,156/93,558 = 93,558/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
61,156x = 93,558 × 93,558 - Step 4: Simplify right side
61,156x = 8,753,099,364 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 8,753,099,364/61,156 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 143,127.40
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