Finding the Third Proportional to 61,306 and 93,741
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Solution
The third proportional to 61,306 and 93,741 is: 143,336.30
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
61,306 : 93,741 = 93,741 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
61,306/93,741 = 93,741/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
61,306x = 93,741 × 93,741 - Step 4: Simplify right side
61,306x = 8,787,375,081 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 8,787,375,081/61,306 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 143,336.30
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