Finding the Third Proportional to 61,468 and 94,933
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Solution
The third proportional to 61,468 and 94,933 is: 146,617.34
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
61,468 : 94,933 = 94,933 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
61,468/94,933 = 94,933/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
61,468x = 94,933 × 94,933 - Step 4: Simplify right side
61,468x = 9,012,274,489 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 9,012,274,489/61,468 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 146,617.34
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