Finding the Third Proportional to 61,786 and 102,264
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Solution
The third proportional to 61,786 and 102,264 is: 169,260.44
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
61,786 : 102,264 = 102,264 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
61,786/102,264 = 102,264/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
61,786x = 102,264 × 102,264 - Step 4: Simplify right side
61,786x = 10,457,925,696 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 10,457,925,696/61,786 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 169,260.44
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