Finding the Third Proportional to 61,788 and 99,486
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Solution
The third proportional to 61,788 and 99,486 is: 160,184.25
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
61,788 : 99,486 = 99,486 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
61,788/99,486 = 99,486/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
61,788x = 99,486 × 99,486 - Step 4: Simplify right side
61,788x = 9,897,464,196 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 9,897,464,196/61,788 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 160,184.25
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