Finding the Third Proportional to 61,296 and 93,726
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Solution
The third proportional to 61,296 and 93,726 is: 143,313.81
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
61,296 : 93,726 = 93,726 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
61,296/93,726 = 93,726/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
61,296x = 93,726 × 93,726 - Step 4: Simplify right side
61,296x = 8,784,563,076 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 8,784,563,076/61,296 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 143,313.81
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