Finding the Third Proportional to 61,722 and 93,448.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 61,722 and 93,448.50 is: 141,483.14
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
61,722 : 93,448.50 = 93,448.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
61,722/93,448.50 = 93,448.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
61,722x = 93,448.50 × 93,448.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
61,722x = 8,732,622,152.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 8,732,622,152.25/61,722 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 141,483.14
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