Finding the Third Proportional to 61,268 and 83,148
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Solution
The third proportional to 61,268 and 83,148 is: 112,841.78
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
61,268 : 83,148 = 83,148 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
61,268/83,148 = 83,148/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
61,268x = 83,148 × 83,148 - Step 4: Simplify right side
61,268x = 6,913,589,904 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 6,913,589,904/61,268 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 112,841.78
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