Finding the Third Proportional to 61,342 and 82,430
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Solution
The third proportional to 61,342 and 82,430 is: 110,767.58
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
61,342 : 82,430 = 82,430 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
61,342/82,430 = 82,430/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
61,342x = 82,430 × 82,430 - Step 4: Simplify right side
61,342x = 6,794,704,900 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 6,794,704,900/61,342 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 110,767.58
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