Finding the Third Proportional to 60,208 and 90,312
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Solution
The third proportional to 60,208 and 90,312 is: 135,468
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
60,208 : 90,312 = 90,312 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
60,208/90,312 = 90,312/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
60,208x = 90,312 × 90,312 - Step 4: Simplify right side
60,208x = 8,156,257,344 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 8,156,257,344/60,208 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 135,468
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