Finding the Third Proportional to 60,198 and 93,647
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Solution
The third proportional to 60,198 and 93,647 is: 145,681.93
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
60,198 : 93,647 = 93,647 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
60,198/93,647 = 93,647/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
60,198x = 93,647 × 93,647 - Step 4: Simplify right side
60,198x = 8,769,760,609 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 8,769,760,609/60,198 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 145,681.93
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