Finding the Third Proportional to 60,516 and 93,326
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Solution
The third proportional to 60,516 and 93,326 is: 143,924.62
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
60,516 : 93,326 = 93,326 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
60,516/93,326 = 93,326/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
60,516x = 93,326 × 93,326 - Step 4: Simplify right side
60,516x = 8,709,742,276 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 8,709,742,276/60,516 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 143,924.62
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