Finding the Third Proportional to 61,161 and 94,125
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Solution
The third proportional to 61,161 and 94,125 is: 144,855.64
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
61,161 : 94,125 = 94,125 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
61,161/94,125 = 94,125/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
61,161x = 94,125 × 94,125 - Step 4: Simplify right side
61,161x = 8,859,515,625 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 8,859,515,625/61,161 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 144,855.64
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