Finding the Third Proportional to 61,708 and 90,258
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Solution
The third proportional to 61,708 and 90,258 is: 132,017.02
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
61,708 : 90,258 = 90,258 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
61,708/90,258 = 90,258/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
61,708x = 90,258 × 90,258 - Step 4: Simplify right side
61,708x = 8,146,506,564 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 8,146,506,564/61,708 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 132,017.02
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