Finding the Third Proportional to 61,947 and 88,299
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Solution
The third proportional to 61,947 and 88,299 is: 125,861.03
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
61,947 : 88,299 = 88,299 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
61,947/88,299 = 88,299/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
61,947x = 88,299 × 88,299 - Step 4: Simplify right side
61,947x = 7,796,713,401 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 7,796,713,401/61,947 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 125,861.03
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