Finding the Third Proportional to 61,730 and 95,159
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Solution
The third proportional to 61,730 and 95,159 is: 146,691.00
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
61,730 : 95,159 = 95,159 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
61,730/95,159 = 95,159/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
61,730x = 95,159 × 95,159 - Step 4: Simplify right side
61,730x = 9,055,235,281 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 9,055,235,281/61,730 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 146,691.00
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