Finding the Third Proportional to 60,200 and 90,300
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Solution
The third proportional to 60,200 and 90,300 is: 135,450
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
60,200 : 90,300 = 90,300 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
60,200/90,300 = 90,300/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
60,200x = 90,300 × 90,300 - Step 4: Simplify right side
60,200x = 8,154,090,000 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 8,154,090,000/60,200 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 135,450
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