Finding the Third Proportional to 61,400 and 92,100
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Solution
The third proportional to 61,400 and 92,100 is: 138,150
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
61,400 : 92,100 = 92,100 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
61,400/92,100 = 92,100/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
61,400x = 92,100 × 92,100 - Step 4: Simplify right side
61,400x = 8,482,410,000 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 8,482,410,000/61,400 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 138,150
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