Finding the Third Proportional to 61,228 and 93,653
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Solution
The third proportional to 61,228 and 93,653 is: 143,249.57
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
61,228 : 93,653 = 93,653 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
61,228/93,653 = 93,653/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
61,228x = 93,653 × 93,653 - Step 4: Simplify right side
61,228x = 8,770,884,409 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 8,770,884,409/61,228 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 143,249.57
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