Finding the Third Proportional to 61,401 and 94,815
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Solution
The third proportional to 61,401 and 94,815 is: 146,412.67
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
61,401 : 94,815 = 94,815 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
61,401/94,815 = 94,815/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
61,401x = 94,815 × 94,815 - Step 4: Simplify right side
61,401x = 8,989,884,225 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 8,989,884,225/61,401 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 146,412.67
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