Finding the Third Proportional to 61,324 and 82,412
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Solution
The third proportional to 61,324 and 82,412 is: 110,751.71
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
61,324 : 82,412 = 82,412 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
61,324/82,412 = 82,412/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
61,324x = 82,412 × 82,412 - Step 4: Simplify right side
61,324x = 6,791,737,744 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 6,791,737,744/61,324 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 110,751.71
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