Finding the Third Proportional to 61,436 and 93,936
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Solution
The third proportional to 61,436 and 93,936 is: 143,628.69
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
61,436 : 93,936 = 93,936 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
61,436/93,936 = 93,936/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
61,436x = 93,936 × 93,936 - Step 4: Simplify right side
61,436x = 8,823,972,096 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 8,823,972,096/61,436 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 143,628.69
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