Finding the Third Proportional to 61,593 and 85,814.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 61,593 and 85,814.50 is: 119,561.13
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
61,593 : 85,814.50 = 85,814.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
61,593/85,814.50 = 85,814.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
61,593x = 85,814.50 × 85,814.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
61,593x = 7,364,128,410.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 7,364,128,410.25/61,593 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 119,561.13
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