Finding the Third Proportional to 61,811 and 88,504
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Solution
The third proportional to 61,811 and 88,504 is: 126,724.34
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
61,811 : 88,504 = 88,504 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
61,811/88,504 = 88,504/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
61,811x = 88,504 × 88,504 - Step 4: Simplify right side
61,811x = 7,832,958,016 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 7,832,958,016/61,811 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 126,724.34
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