Finding the Third Proportional to 61,430 and 92,379
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Solution
The third proportional to 61,430 and 92,379 is: 138,920.39
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
61,430 : 92,379 = 92,379 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
61,430/92,379 = 92,379/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
61,430x = 92,379 × 92,379 - Step 4: Simplify right side
61,430x = 8,533,879,641 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 8,533,879,641/61,430 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 138,920.39
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