Finding the Third Proportional to 61,508 and 94,030
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Solution
The third proportional to 61,508 and 94,030 is: 143,747.82
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
61,508 : 94,030 = 94,030 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
61,508/94,030 = 94,030/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
61,508x = 94,030 × 94,030 - Step 4: Simplify right side
61,508x = 8,841,640,900 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 8,841,640,900/61,508 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 143,747.82
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