Finding the Third Proportional to 61,628 and 95,163
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Solution
The third proportional to 61,628 and 95,163 is: 146,946.14
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
61,628 : 95,163 = 95,163 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
61,628/95,163 = 95,163/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
61,628x = 95,163 × 95,163 - Step 4: Simplify right side
61,628x = 9,055,996,569 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 9,055,996,569/61,628 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 146,946.14
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