Finding the Third Proportional to 61,234 and 93,663
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Solution
The third proportional to 61,234 and 93,663 is: 143,266.12
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
61,234 : 93,663 = 93,663 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
61,234/93,663 = 93,663/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
61,234x = 93,663 × 93,663 - Step 4: Simplify right side
61,234x = 8,772,757,569 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 8,772,757,569/61,234 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 143,266.12
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