Finding the Third Proportional to 60,252 and 93,714
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Solution
The third proportional to 60,252 and 93,714 is: 145,759.71
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
60,252 : 93,714 = 93,714 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
60,252/93,714 = 93,714/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
60,252x = 93,714 × 93,714 - Step 4: Simplify right side
60,252x = 8,782,313,796 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 8,782,313,796/60,252 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 145,759.71
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