Finding the Third Proportional to 61,338 and 92,311.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 61,338 and 92,311.50 is: 138,925.51
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
61,338 : 92,311.50 = 92,311.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
61,338/92,311.50 = 92,311.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
61,338x = 92,311.50 × 92,311.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
61,338x = 8,521,413,032.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 8,521,413,032.25/61,338 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 138,925.51
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