Finding the Third Proportional to 61,358 and 91,173
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Solution
The third proportional to 61,358 and 91,173 is: 135,475.67
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
61,358 : 91,173 = 91,173 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
61,358/91,173 = 91,173/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
61,358x = 91,173 × 91,173 - Step 4: Simplify right side
61,358x = 8,312,515,929 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 8,312,515,929/61,358 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 135,475.67
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