Finding the Third Proportional to 61,308 and 93,744
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Solution
The third proportional to 61,308 and 93,744 is: 143,340.80
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
61,308 : 93,744 = 93,744 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
61,308/93,744 = 93,744/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
61,308x = 93,744 × 93,744 - Step 4: Simplify right side
61,308x = 8,787,937,536 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 8,787,937,536/61,308 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 143,340.80
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