Finding the Third Proportional to 60,582 and 92,988
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Solution
The third proportional to 60,582 and 92,988 is: 142,728.34
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
60,582 : 92,988 = 92,988 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
60,582/92,988 = 92,988/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
60,582x = 92,988 × 92,988 - Step 4: Simplify right side
60,582x = 8,646,768,144 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 8,646,768,144/60,582 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 142,728.34
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