Finding the Third Proportional to 60,416 and 90,624
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Solution
The third proportional to 60,416 and 90,624 is: 135,936
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
60,416 : 90,624 = 90,624 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
60,416/90,624 = 90,624/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
60,416x = 90,624 × 90,624 - Step 4: Simplify right side
60,416x = 8,212,709,376 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 8,212,709,376/60,416 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 135,936
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