Finding the Third Proportional to 61,581 and 93,612
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Solution
The third proportional to 61,581 and 93,612 is: 142,303.74
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
61,581 : 93,612 = 93,612 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
61,581/93,612 = 93,612/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
61,581x = 93,612 × 93,612 - Step 4: Simplify right side
61,581x = 8,763,206,544 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 8,763,206,544/61,581 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 142,303.74
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