Finding the Third Proportional to 61,864 and 96,036
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Solution
The third proportional to 61,864 and 96,036 is: 149,083.69
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
61,864 : 96,036 = 96,036 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
61,864/96,036 = 96,036/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
61,864x = 96,036 × 96,036 - Step 4: Simplify right side
61,864x = 9,222,913,296 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 9,222,913,296/61,864 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 149,083.69
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