Finding the Third Proportional to 60,228 and 93,258
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Solution
The third proportional to 60,228 and 93,258 is: 144,402.18
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
60,228 : 93,258 = 93,258 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
60,228/93,258 = 93,258/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
60,228x = 93,258 × 93,258 - Step 4: Simplify right side
60,228x = 8,697,054,564 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 8,697,054,564/60,228 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 144,402.18
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