Finding the Third Proportional to 61,640 and 90,264
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Solution
The third proportional to 61,640 and 90,264 is: 132,180.24
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
61,640 : 90,264 = 90,264 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
61,640/90,264 = 90,264/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
61,640x = 90,264 × 90,264 - Step 4: Simplify right side
61,640x = 8,147,589,696 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 8,147,589,696/61,640 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 132,180.24
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