Finding the Third Proportional to 60,510 and 94,080
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Solution
The third proportional to 60,510 and 94,080 is: 146,274.11
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
60,510 : 94,080 = 94,080 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
60,510/94,080 = 94,080/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
60,510x = 94,080 × 94,080 - Step 4: Simplify right side
60,510x = 8,851,046,400 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 8,851,046,400/60,510 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 146,274.11
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