Finding the Third Proportional to 61,728 and 95,156
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Solution
The third proportional to 61,728 and 95,156 is: 146,686.50
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
61,728 : 95,156 = 95,156 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
61,728/95,156 = 95,156/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
61,728x = 95,156 × 95,156 - Step 4: Simplify right side
61,728x = 9,054,664,336 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 9,054,664,336/61,728 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 146,686.50
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