Finding the Third Proportional to 61,380 and 94,782
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Solution
The third proportional to 61,380 and 94,782 is: 146,360.83
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
61,380 : 94,782 = 94,782 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
61,380/94,782 = 94,782/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
61,380x = 94,782 × 94,782 - Step 4: Simplify right side
61,380x = 8,983,627,524 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 8,983,627,524/61,380 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 146,360.83
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