Finding the Third Proportional to 61,622 and 88,058
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Solution
The third proportional to 61,622 and 88,058 is: 125,835.11
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
61,622 : 88,058 = 88,058 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
61,622/88,058 = 88,058/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
61,622x = 88,058 × 88,058 - Step 4: Simplify right side
61,622x = 7,754,211,364 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 7,754,211,364/61,622 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 125,835.11
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