Finding the Third Proportional to 60,184 and 93,143
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Solution
The third proportional to 60,184 and 93,143 is: 144,151.58
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
60,184 : 93,143 = 93,143 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
60,184/93,143 = 93,143/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
60,184x = 93,143 × 93,143 - Step 4: Simplify right side
60,184x = 8,675,618,449 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 8,675,618,449/60,184 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 144,151.58
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