Finding the Third Proportional to 60,366 and 88,701
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Solution
The third proportional to 60,366 and 88,701 is: 130,336.07
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
60,366 : 88,701 = 88,701 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
60,366/88,701 = 88,701/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
60,366x = 88,701 × 88,701 - Step 4: Simplify right side
60,366x = 7,867,867,401 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 7,867,867,401/60,366 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 130,336.07
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