Finding the Third Proportional to 60,492 and 90,798
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Solution
The third proportional to 60,492 and 90,798 is: 136,287.06
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
60,492 : 90,798 = 90,798 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
60,492/90,798 = 90,798/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
60,492x = 90,798 × 90,798 - Step 4: Simplify right side
60,492x = 8,244,276,804 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 8,244,276,804/60,492 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 136,287.06
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