Finding the Third Proportional to 60,491 and 90,797
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Solution
The third proportional to 60,491 and 90,797 is: 136,286.31
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
60,491 : 90,797 = 90,797 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
60,491/90,797 = 90,797/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
60,491x = 90,797 × 90,797 - Step 4: Simplify right side
60,491x = 8,244,095,209 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 8,244,095,209/60,491 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 136,286.31
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