Finding the Third Proportional to 60,220 and 90,772
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Solution
The third proportional to 60,220 and 90,772 is: 136,824.24
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
60,220 : 90,772 = 90,772 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
60,220/90,772 = 90,772/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
60,220x = 90,772 × 90,772 - Step 4: Simplify right side
60,220x = 8,239,555,984 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 8,239,555,984/60,220 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 136,824.24
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