Finding the Third Proportional to 61,610 and 92,853
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Solution
The third proportional to 61,610 and 92,853 is: 139,939.61
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
61,610 : 92,853 = 92,853 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
61,610/92,853 = 92,853/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
61,610x = 92,853 × 92,853 - Step 4: Simplify right side
61,610x = 8,621,679,609 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 8,621,679,609/61,610 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 139,939.61
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