Finding the Third Proportional to 61,230 and 93,656
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Solution
The third proportional to 61,230 and 93,656 is: 143,254.06
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
61,230 : 93,656 = 93,656 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
61,230/93,656 = 93,656/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
61,230x = 93,656 × 93,656 - Step 4: Simplify right side
61,230x = 8,771,446,336 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 8,771,446,336/61,230 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 143,254.06
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