Finding the Third Proportional to 60,360 and 81,100
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Solution
The third proportional to 60,360 and 81,100 is: 108,966.37
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
60,360 : 81,100 = 81,100 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
60,360/81,100 = 81,100/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
60,360x = 81,100 × 81,100 - Step 4: Simplify right side
60,360x = 6,577,210,000 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 6,577,210,000/60,360 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 108,966.37
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