Finding the Third Proportional to 61,888 and 94,370
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Solution
The third proportional to 61,888 and 94,370 is: 143,900.22
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
61,888 : 94,370 = 94,370 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
61,888/94,370 = 94,370/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
61,888x = 94,370 × 94,370 - Step 4: Simplify right side
61,888x = 8,905,696,900 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 8,905,696,900/61,888 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 143,900.22
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