Finding the Third Proportional to 60,338 and 90,390
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Solution
The third proportional to 60,338 and 90,390 is: 135,409.73
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
60,338 : 90,390 = 90,390 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
60,338/90,390 = 90,390/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
60,338x = 90,390 × 90,390 - Step 4: Simplify right side
60,338x = 8,170,352,100 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 8,170,352,100/60,338 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 135,409.73
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