Finding the Third Proportional to 61,940 and 94,905
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Solution
The third proportional to 61,940 and 94,905 is: 145,414.26
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
61,940 : 94,905 = 94,905 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
61,940/94,905 = 94,905/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
61,940x = 94,905 × 94,905 - Step 4: Simplify right side
61,940x = 9,006,959,025 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 9,006,959,025/61,940 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 145,414.26
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