Finding the Third Proportional to 60,240 and 93,192
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Solution
The third proportional to 60,240 and 93,192 is: 144,169.14
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
60,240 : 93,192 = 93,192 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
60,240/93,192 = 93,192/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
60,240x = 93,192 × 93,192 - Step 4: Simplify right side
60,240x = 8,684,748,864 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 8,684,748,864/60,240 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 144,169.14
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