Finding the Third Proportional to 60,366 and 91,842
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Solution
The third proportional to 60,366 and 91,842 is: 139,730.20
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
60,366 : 91,842 = 91,842 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
60,366/91,842 = 91,842/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
60,366x = 91,842 × 91,842 - Step 4: Simplify right side
60,366x = 8,434,952,964 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 8,434,952,964/60,366 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 139,730.20
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