Finding the Third Proportional to 61,598 and 95,565
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Solution
The third proportional to 61,598 and 95,565 is: 148,262.43
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
61,598 : 95,565 = 95,565 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
61,598/95,565 = 95,565/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
61,598x = 95,565 × 95,565 - Step 4: Simplify right side
61,598x = 9,132,669,225 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 9,132,669,225/61,598 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 148,262.43
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