Finding the Third Proportional to 61,352 and 92,952
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Solution
The third proportional to 61,352 and 92,952 is: 140,827.92
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
61,352 : 92,952 = 92,952 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
61,352/92,952 = 92,952/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
61,352x = 92,952 × 92,952 - Step 4: Simplify right side
61,352x = 8,640,074,304 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 8,640,074,304/61,352 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 140,827.92
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