Finding the Third Proportional to 61,938 and 86,183
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Solution
The third proportional to 61,938 and 86,183 is: 119,918.46
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
61,938 : 86,183 = 86,183 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
61,938/86,183 = 86,183/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
61,938x = 86,183 × 86,183 - Step 4: Simplify right side
61,938x = 7,427,509,489 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 7,427,509,489/61,938 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 119,918.46
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