Finding the Third Proportional to 61,608 and 90,215
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Solution
The third proportional to 61,608 and 90,215 is: 132,105.35
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
61,608 : 90,215 = 90,215 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
61,608/90,215 = 90,215/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
61,608x = 90,215 × 90,215 - Step 4: Simplify right side
61,608x = 8,138,746,225 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 8,138,746,225/61,608 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 132,105.35
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