Finding the Third Proportional to 60,347 and 91,492.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 60,347 and 91,492.50 is: 138,712.41
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
60,347 : 91,492.50 = 91,492.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
60,347/91,492.50 = 91,492.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
60,347x = 91,492.50 × 91,492.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
60,347x = 8,370,877,556.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 8,370,877,556.25/60,347 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 138,712.41
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