Finding the Third Proportional to 61,313 and 82,395
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Solution
The third proportional to 61,313 and 82,395 is: 110,725.88
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
61,313 : 82,395 = 82,395 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
61,313/82,395 = 82,395/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
61,313x = 82,395 × 82,395 - Step 4: Simplify right side
61,313x = 6,788,936,025 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 6,788,936,025/61,313 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 110,725.88
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