Finding the Third Proportional to 61,457 and 92,751
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Solution
The third proportional to 61,457 and 92,751 is: 139,979.95
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
61,457 : 92,751 = 92,751 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
61,457/92,751 = 92,751/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
61,457x = 92,751 × 92,751 - Step 4: Simplify right side
61,457x = 8,602,748,001 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 8,602,748,001/61,457 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 139,979.95
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