Finding the Third Proportional to 61,292 and 96,310
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Solution
The third proportional to 61,292 and 96,310 is: 151,334.86
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
61,292 : 96,310 = 96,310 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
61,292/96,310 = 96,310/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
61,292x = 96,310 × 96,310 - Step 4: Simplify right side
61,292x = 9,275,616,100 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 9,275,616,100/61,292 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 151,334.86
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