Finding the Third Proportional to 60,322 and 92,667
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Solution
The third proportional to 60,322 and 92,667 is: 142,355.57
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
60,322 : 92,667 = 92,667 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
60,322/92,667 = 92,667/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
60,322x = 92,667 × 92,667 - Step 4: Simplify right side
60,322x = 8,587,172,889 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 8,587,172,889/60,322 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 142,355.57
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