Finding the Third Proportional to 60,030 and 96,696
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Solution
The third proportional to 60,030 and 96,696 is: 155,757.39
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
60,030 : 96,696 = 96,696 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
60,030/96,696 = 96,696/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
60,030x = 96,696 × 96,696 - Step 4: Simplify right side
60,030x = 9,350,116,416 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 9,350,116,416/60,030 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 155,757.39
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