Finding the Third Proportional to 61,484 and 83,448
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Solution
The third proportional to 61,484 and 83,448 is: 113,258.22
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
61,484 : 83,448 = 83,448 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
61,484/83,448 = 83,448/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
61,484x = 83,448 × 83,448 - Step 4: Simplify right side
61,484x = 6,963,568,704 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 6,963,568,704/61,484 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 113,258.22
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