Finding the Third Proportional to 60,394 and 88,815
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Solution
The third proportional to 60,394 and 88,815 is: 130,610.73
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
60,394 : 88,815 = 88,815 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
60,394/88,815 = 88,815/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
60,394x = 88,815 × 88,815 - Step 4: Simplify right side
60,394x = 7,888,104,225 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 7,888,104,225/60,394 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 130,610.73
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