Finding the Third Proportional to 61,220 and 93,642
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Solution
The third proportional to 61,220 and 93,642 is: 143,234.63
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
61,220 : 93,642 = 93,642 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
61,220/93,642 = 93,642/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
61,220x = 93,642 × 93,642 - Step 4: Simplify right side
61,220x = 8,768,824,164 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 8,768,824,164/61,220 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 143,234.63
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