Finding the Third Proportional to 60,244 and 93,704
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Solution
The third proportional to 60,244 and 93,704 is: 145,747.95
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
60,244 : 93,704 = 93,704 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
60,244/93,704 = 93,704/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
60,244x = 93,704 × 93,704 - Step 4: Simplify right side
60,244x = 8,780,439,616 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 8,780,439,616/60,244 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 145,747.95
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