Finding the Third Proportional to 60,556 and 90,854
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Solution
The third proportional to 60,556 and 90,854 is: 136,311.01
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
60,556 : 90,854 = 90,854 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
60,556/90,854 = 90,854/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
60,556x = 90,854 × 90,854 - Step 4: Simplify right side
60,556x = 8,254,449,316 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 8,254,449,316/60,556 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 136,311.01
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