Finding the Third Proportional to 61,749 and 70,497
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Solution
The third proportional to 61,749 and 70,497 is: 80,484.33
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
61,749 : 70,497 = 70,497 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
61,749/70,497 = 70,497/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
61,749x = 70,497 × 70,497 - Step 4: Simplify right side
61,749x = 4,969,827,009 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 4,969,827,009/61,749 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 80,484.33
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