Finding the Third Proportional to 60,448 and 110,960
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Solution
The third proportional to 60,448 and 110,960 is: 203,681.21
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
60,448 : 110,960 = 110,960 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
60,448/110,960 = 110,960/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
60,448x = 110,960 × 110,960 - Step 4: Simplify right side
60,448x = 12,312,121,600 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 12,312,121,600/60,448 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 203,681.21
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