Finding the Third Proportional to 60,418 and 91,907
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Solution
The third proportional to 60,418 and 91,907 is: 139,807.62
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
60,418 : 91,907 = 91,907 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
60,418/91,907 = 91,907/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
60,418x = 91,907 × 91,907 - Step 4: Simplify right side
60,418x = 8,446,896,649 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 8,446,896,649/60,418 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 139,807.62
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