Finding the Third Proportional to 60,356 and 93,985
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Solution
The third proportional to 60,356 and 93,985 is: 146,351.32
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
60,356 : 93,985 = 93,985 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
60,356/93,985 = 93,985/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
60,356x = 93,985 × 93,985 - Step 4: Simplify right side
60,356x = 8,833,180,225 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 8,833,180,225/60,356 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 146,351.32
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