Finding the Third Proportional to 61,536 and 91,152
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Solution
The third proportional to 61,536 and 91,152 is: 135,021.57
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
61,536 : 91,152 = 91,152 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
61,536/91,152 = 91,152/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
61,536x = 91,152 × 91,152 - Step 4: Simplify right side
61,536x = 8,308,687,104 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 8,308,687,104/61,536 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 135,021.57
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