Finding the Third Proportional to 61,741 and 92,244
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Solution
The third proportional to 61,741 and 92,244 is: 137,816.94
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
61,741 : 92,244 = 92,244 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
61,741/92,244 = 92,244/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
61,741x = 92,244 × 92,244 - Step 4: Simplify right side
61,741x = 8,508,955,536 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 8,508,955,536/61,741 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 137,816.94
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