Finding the Third Proportional to 61,936 and 93,044
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Solution
The third proportional to 61,936 and 93,044 is: 139,776.32
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
61,936 : 93,044 = 93,044 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
61,936/93,044 = 93,044/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
61,936x = 93,044 × 93,044 - Step 4: Simplify right side
61,936x = 8,657,185,936 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 8,657,185,936/61,936 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 139,776.32
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