Finding the Third Proportional to 61,683 and 92,276
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Solution
The third proportional to 61,683 and 92,276 is: 138,042.25
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
61,683 : 92,276 = 92,276 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
61,683/92,276 = 92,276/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
61,683x = 92,276 × 92,276 - Step 4: Simplify right side
61,683x = 8,514,860,176 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 8,514,860,176/61,683 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 138,042.25
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