Finding the Third Proportional to 60,496,456 and 92,987,388
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Solution
The third proportional to 60,496,456 and 92,987,388 is: 142,928,278.76
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
60,496,456 : 92,987,388 = 92,987,388 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
60,496,456/92,987,388 = 92,987,388/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
60,496,456x = 92,987,388 × 92,987,388 - Step 4: Simplify right side
60,496,456x = 8,646,654,327,062,544 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 8,646,654,327,062,544/60,496,456 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 142,928,278.76
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