Finding the Third Proportional to 60,291 and 91,840.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 60,291 and 91,840.50 is: 139,899.45
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
60,291 : 91,840.50 = 91,840.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
60,291/91,840.50 = 91,840.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
60,291x = 91,840.50 × 91,840.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
60,291x = 8,434,677,440.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 8,434,677,440.25/60,291 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 139,899.45
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