Finding the Third Proportional to 60,176 and 90,136
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Solution
The third proportional to 60,176 and 90,136 is: 135,012.27
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
60,176 : 90,136 = 90,136 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
60,176/90,136 = 90,136/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
60,176x = 90,136 × 90,136 - Step 4: Simplify right side
60,176x = 8,124,498,496 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 8,124,498,496/60,176 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 135,012.27
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