Finding the Third Proportional to 61,941 and 98,436
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Solution
The third proportional to 61,941 and 98,436 is: 156,433.48
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
61,941 : 98,436 = 98,436 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
61,941/98,436 = 98,436/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
61,941x = 98,436 × 98,436 - Step 4: Simplify right side
61,941x = 9,689,646,096 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 9,689,646,096/61,941 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 156,433.48
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