Finding the Third Proportional to 60,560 and 90,860
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Solution
The third proportional to 60,560 and 90,860 is: 136,320.01
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
60,560 : 90,860 = 90,860 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
60,560/90,860 = 90,860/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
60,560x = 90,860 × 90,860 - Step 4: Simplify right side
60,560x = 8,255,539,600 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 8,255,539,600/60,560 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 136,320.01
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