Finding the Third Proportional to 61,260 and 92,249
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Solution
The third proportional to 61,260 and 92,249 is: 138,914.10
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
61,260 : 92,249 = 92,249 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
61,260/92,249 = 92,249/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
61,260x = 92,249 × 92,249 - Step 4: Simplify right side
61,260x = 8,509,878,001 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 8,509,878,001/61,260 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 138,914.10
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