Finding the Third Proportional to 60,416 and 87,024
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Solution
The third proportional to 60,416 and 87,024 is: 125,350.51
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
60,416 : 87,024 = 87,024 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
60,416/87,024 = 87,024/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
60,416x = 87,024 × 87,024 - Step 4: Simplify right side
60,416x = 7,573,176,576 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 7,573,176,576/60,416 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 125,350.51
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