Finding the Third Proportional to 61,414 and 93,896
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Solution
The third proportional to 61,414 and 93,896 is: 143,557.80
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
61,414 : 93,896 = 93,896 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
61,414/93,896 = 93,896/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
61,414x = 93,896 × 93,896 - Step 4: Simplify right side
61,414x = 8,816,458,816 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 8,816,458,816/61,414 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 143,557.80
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