Finding the Third Proportional to 61,876 and 96,510
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Solution
The third proportional to 61,876 and 96,510 is: 150,529.77
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
61,876 : 96,510 = 96,510 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
61,876/96,510 = 96,510/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
61,876x = 96,510 × 96,510 - Step 4: Simplify right side
61,876x = 9,314,180,100 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 9,314,180,100/61,876 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 150,529.77
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