Finding the Third Proportional to 60,175 and 93,552
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Solution
The third proportional to 60,175 and 93,552 is: 145,442.07
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
60,175 : 93,552 = 93,552 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
60,175/93,552 = 93,552/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
60,175x = 93,552 × 93,552 - Step 4: Simplify right side
60,175x = 8,751,976,704 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 8,751,976,704/60,175 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 145,442.07
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