Finding the Third Proportional to 61,518 and 92,154
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Solution
The third proportional to 61,518 and 92,154 is: 138,046.75
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
61,518 : 92,154 = 92,154 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
61,518/92,154 = 92,154/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
61,518x = 92,154 × 92,154 - Step 4: Simplify right side
61,518x = 8,492,359,716 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 8,492,359,716/61,518 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 138,046.75
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