Finding the Third Proportional to 61,748 and 93,954
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Solution
The third proportional to 61,748 and 93,954 is: 142,957.73
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
61,748 : 93,954 = 93,954 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
61,748/93,954 = 93,954/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
61,748x = 93,954 × 93,954 - Step 4: Simplify right side
61,748x = 8,827,354,116 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 8,827,354,116/61,748 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 142,957.73
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