Finding the Third Proportional to 60,118 and 93,453
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Solution
The third proportional to 60,118 and 93,453 is: 145,272.02
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
60,118 : 93,453 = 93,453 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
60,118/93,453 = 93,453/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
60,118x = 93,453 × 93,453 - Step 4: Simplify right side
60,118x = 8,733,463,209 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 8,733,463,209/60,118 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 145,272.02
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