Finding the Third Proportional to 60,328 and 91,790
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Solution
The third proportional to 60,328 and 91,790 is: 139,659.93
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
60,328 : 91,790 = 91,790 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
60,328/91,790 = 91,790/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
60,328x = 91,790 × 91,790 - Step 4: Simplify right side
60,328x = 8,425,404,100 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 8,425,404,100/60,328 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 139,659.93
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