Finding the Third Proportional to 60,128 and 93,830
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Solution
The third proportional to 60,128 and 93,830 is: 146,422.11
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
60,128 : 93,830 = 93,830 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
60,128/93,830 = 93,830/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
60,128x = 93,830 × 93,830 - Step 4: Simplify right side
60,128x = 8,804,068,900 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 8,804,068,900/60,128 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 146,422.11
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