Finding the Third Proportional to 61,402 and 91,723
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Solution
The third proportional to 61,402 and 91,723 is: 137,016.85
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
61,402 : 91,723 = 91,723 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
61,402/91,723 = 91,723/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
61,402x = 91,723 × 91,723 - Step 4: Simplify right side
61,402x = 8,413,108,729 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 8,413,108,729/61,402 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 137,016.85
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