Finding the Third Proportional to 60,512 and 93,912
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Solution
The third proportional to 60,512 and 93,912 is: 145,747.35
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
60,512 : 93,912 = 93,912 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
60,512/93,912 = 93,912/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
60,512x = 93,912 × 93,912 - Step 4: Simplify right side
60,512x = 8,819,463,744 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 8,819,463,744/60,512 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 145,747.35
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