Finding the Third Proportional to 60,390 and 88,809
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Solution
The third proportional to 60,390 and 88,809 is: 130,601.73
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
60,390 : 88,809 = 88,809 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
60,390/88,809 = 88,809/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
60,390x = 88,809 × 88,809 - Step 4: Simplify right side
60,390x = 7,887,038,481 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 7,887,038,481/60,390 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 130,601.73
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