Finding the Third Proportional to 61,192 and 86,173
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Solution
The third proportional to 61,192 and 86,173 is: 121,352.23
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
61,192 : 86,173 = 86,173 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
61,192/86,173 = 86,173/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
61,192x = 86,173 × 86,173 - Step 4: Simplify right side
61,192x = 7,425,785,929 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 7,425,785,929/61,192 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 121,352.23
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