Finding the Third Proportional to 61,530 and 92,172
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Solution
The third proportional to 61,530 and 92,172 is: 138,073.75
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
61,530 : 92,172 = 92,172 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
61,530/92,172 = 92,172/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
61,530x = 92,172 × 92,172 - Step 4: Simplify right side
61,530x = 8,495,677,584 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 8,495,677,584/61,530 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 138,073.75
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