Finding the Third Proportional to 61,442 and 93,804
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Solution
The third proportional to 61,442 and 93,804 is: 143,211.33
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
61,442 : 93,804 = 93,804 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
61,442/93,804 = 93,804/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
61,442x = 93,804 × 93,804 - Step 4: Simplify right side
61,442x = 8,799,190,416 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 8,799,190,416/61,442 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 143,211.33
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