Finding the Third Proportional to 61,962 and 94,803
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Solution
The third proportional to 61,962 and 94,803 is: 145,050.33
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
61,962 : 94,803 = 94,803 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
61,962/94,803 = 94,803/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
61,962x = 94,803 × 94,803 - Step 4: Simplify right side
61,962x = 8,987,608,809 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 8,987,608,809/61,962 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 145,050.33
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