Finding the Third Proportional to 61,815 and 70,563
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Solution
The third proportional to 61,815 and 70,563 is: 80,549.01
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
61,815 : 70,563 = 70,563 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
61,815/70,563 = 70,563/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
61,815x = 70,563 × 70,563 - Step 4: Simplify right side
61,815x = 4,979,136,969 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 4,979,136,969/61,815 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 80,549.01
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