Finding the Third Proportional to 61,228 and 94,573
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Solution
The third proportional to 61,228 and 94,573 is: 146,077.81
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
61,228 : 94,573 = 94,573 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
61,228/94,573 = 94,573/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
61,228x = 94,573 × 94,573 - Step 4: Simplify right side
61,228x = 8,944,052,329 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 8,944,052,329/61,228 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 146,077.81
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