Finding the Third Proportional to 61,406 and 91,730
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Solution
The third proportional to 61,406 and 91,730 is: 137,028.84
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
61,406 : 91,730 = 91,730 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
61,406/91,730 = 91,730/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
61,406x = 91,730 × 91,730 - Step 4: Simplify right side
61,406x = 8,414,392,900 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 8,414,392,900/61,406 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 137,028.84
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