Finding the Third Proportional to 61,724 and 93,450
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Solution
The third proportional to 61,724 and 93,450 is: 141,483.09
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
61,724 : 93,450 = 93,450 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
61,724/93,450 = 93,450/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
61,724x = 93,450 × 93,450 - Step 4: Simplify right side
61,724x = 8,732,902,500 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 8,732,902,500/61,724 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 141,483.09
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