Finding the Third Proportional to 61,344 and 96,120
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Solution
The third proportional to 61,344 and 96,120 is: 150,610.56
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
61,344 : 96,120 = 96,120 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
61,344/96,120 = 96,120/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
61,344x = 96,120 × 96,120 - Step 4: Simplify right side
61,344x = 9,239,054,400 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 9,239,054,400/61,344 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 150,610.56
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