Finding the Third Proportional to 60,316 and 88,668
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Solution
The third proportional to 60,316 and 88,668 is: 130,347.08
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
60,316 : 88,668 = 88,668 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
60,316/88,668 = 88,668/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
60,316x = 88,668 × 88,668 - Step 4: Simplify right side
60,316x = 7,862,014,224 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 7,862,014,224/60,316 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 130,347.08
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