Finding the Third Proportional to 61,670 and 91,635
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Solution
The third proportional to 61,670 and 91,635 is: 136,159.77
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
61,670 : 91,635 = 91,635 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
61,670/91,635 = 91,635/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
61,670x = 91,635 × 91,635 - Step 4: Simplify right side
61,670x = 8,396,973,225 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 8,396,973,225/61,670 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 136,159.77
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