Finding the Third Proportional to 60,356 and 87,798
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Solution
The third proportional to 60,356 and 87,798 is: 127,717.03
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
60,356 : 87,798 = 87,798 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
60,356/87,798 = 87,798/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
60,356x = 87,798 × 87,798 - Step 4: Simplify right side
60,356x = 7,708,488,804 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 7,708,488,804/60,356 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 127,717.03
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