Finding the Third Proportional to 61,398 and 93,015
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Solution
The third proportional to 61,398 and 93,015 is: 140,913.23
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
61,398 : 93,015 = 93,015 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
61,398/93,015 = 93,015/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
61,398x = 93,015 × 93,015 - Step 4: Simplify right side
61,398x = 8,651,790,225 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 8,651,790,225/61,398 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 140,913.23
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