Finding the Third Proportional to 61,310 and 93,746
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Solution
The third proportional to 61,310 and 93,746 is: 143,342.24
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
61,310 : 93,746 = 93,746 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
61,310/93,746 = 93,746/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
61,310x = 93,746 × 93,746 - Step 4: Simplify right side
61,310x = 8,788,312,516 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 8,788,312,516/61,310 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 143,342.24
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