Finding the Third Proportional to 60,052 and 90,078
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Solution
The third proportional to 60,052 and 90,078 is: 135,117
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
60,052 : 90,078 = 90,078 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
60,052/90,078 = 90,078/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
60,052x = 90,078 × 90,078 - Step 4: Simplify right side
60,052x = 8,114,046,084 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 8,114,046,084/60,052 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 135,117
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