Finding the Third Proportional to 60,530 and 100,035
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Solution
The third proportional to 60,530 and 100,035 is: 165,323.00
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
60,530 : 100,035 = 100,035 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
60,530/100,035 = 100,035/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
60,530x = 100,035 × 100,035 - Step 4: Simplify right side
60,530x = 10,007,001,225 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 10,007,001,225/60,530 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 165,323.00
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