Finding the Third Proportional to 61,524 and 87,979
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Solution
The third proportional to 61,524 and 87,979 is: 125,809.51
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
61,524 : 87,979 = 87,979 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
61,524/87,979 = 87,979/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
61,524x = 87,979 × 87,979 - Step 4: Simplify right side
61,524x = 7,740,304,441 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 7,740,304,441/61,524 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 125,809.51
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