Finding the Third Proportional to 61,382 and 90,129
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Solution
The third proportional to 61,382 and 90,129 is: 132,339.07
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
61,382 : 90,129 = 90,129 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
61,382/90,129 = 90,129/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
61,382x = 90,129 × 90,129 - Step 4: Simplify right side
61,382x = 8,123,236,641 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 8,123,236,641/61,382 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 132,339.07
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