Finding the Third Proportional to 61,224 and 94,566
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Solution
The third proportional to 61,224 and 94,566 is: 146,065.73
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
61,224 : 94,566 = 94,566 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
61,224/94,566 = 94,566/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
61,224x = 94,566 × 94,566 - Step 4: Simplify right side
61,224x = 8,942,728,356 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 8,942,728,356/61,224 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 146,065.73
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