Finding the Third Proportional to 60,532 and 93,350
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Solution
The third proportional to 60,532 and 93,350 is: 143,960.59
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
60,532 : 93,350 = 93,350 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
60,532/93,350 = 93,350/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
60,532x = 93,350 × 93,350 - Step 4: Simplify right side
60,532x = 8,714,222,500 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 8,714,222,500/60,532 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 143,960.59
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