Finding the Third Proportional to 60,204 and 93,753
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Solution
The third proportional to 60,204 and 93,753 is: 145,997.36
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
60,204 : 93,753 = 93,753 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
60,204/93,753 = 93,753/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
60,204x = 93,753 × 93,753 - Step 4: Simplify right side
60,204x = 8,789,625,009 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 8,789,625,009/60,204 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 145,997.36
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