Finding the Third Proportional to 61,386 and 92,997
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Solution
The third proportional to 61,386 and 92,997 is: 140,886.23
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
61,386 : 92,997 = 92,997 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
61,386/92,997 = 92,997/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
61,386x = 92,997 × 92,997 - Step 4: Simplify right side
61,386x = 8,648,442,009 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 8,648,442,009/61,386 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 140,886.23
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