Finding the Third Proportional to 60,422 and 91,913
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Solution
The third proportional to 60,422 and 91,913 is: 139,816.62
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
60,422 : 91,913 = 91,913 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
60,422/91,913 = 91,913/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
60,422x = 91,913 × 91,913 - Step 4: Simplify right side
60,422x = 8,447,999,569 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 8,447,999,569/60,422 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 139,816.62
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