Finding the Third Proportional to 61,230 and 94,624
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Solution
The third proportional to 61,230 and 94,624 is: 146,230.63
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
61,230 : 94,624 = 94,624 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
61,230/94,624 = 94,624/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
61,230x = 94,624 × 94,624 - Step 4: Simplify right side
61,230x = 8,953,701,376 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 8,953,701,376/61,230 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 146,230.63
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