Finding the Third Proportional to 61,434 and 91,728
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Solution
The third proportional to 61,434 and 91,728 is: 136,960.41
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
61,434 : 91,728 = 91,728 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
61,434/91,728 = 91,728/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
61,434x = 91,728 × 91,728 - Step 4: Simplify right side
61,434x = 8,414,025,984 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 8,414,025,984/61,434 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 136,960.41
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