Finding the Third Proportional to 61,290 and 96,306
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Solution
The third proportional to 61,290 and 96,306 is: 151,327.23
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
61,290 : 96,306 = 96,306 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
61,290/96,306 = 96,306/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
61,290x = 96,306 × 96,306 - Step 4: Simplify right side
61,290x = 9,274,845,636 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 9,274,845,636/61,290 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 151,327.23
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