Finding the Third Proportional to 60,464 and 90,928
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Solution
The third proportional to 60,464 and 90,928 is: 136,740.89
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
60,464 : 90,928 = 90,928 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
60,464/90,928 = 90,928/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
60,464x = 90,928 × 90,928 - Step 4: Simplify right side
60,464x = 8,267,901,184 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 8,267,901,184/60,464 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 136,740.89
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