Finding the Third Proportional to 60,165 and 93,465
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Solution
The third proportional to 60,165 and 93,465 is: 145,195.82
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
60,165 : 93,465 = 93,465 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
60,165/93,465 = 93,465/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
60,165x = 93,465 × 93,465 - Step 4: Simplify right side
60,165x = 8,735,706,225 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 8,735,706,225/60,165 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 145,195.82
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