Finding the Third Proportional to 61,306 and 82,385
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Solution
The third proportional to 61,306 and 82,385 is: 110,711.65
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
61,306 : 82,385 = 82,385 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
61,306/82,385 = 82,385/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
61,306x = 82,385 × 82,385 - Step 4: Simplify right side
61,306x = 6,787,288,225 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 6,787,288,225/61,306 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 110,711.65
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