Finding the Third Proportional to 60,594 and 93,015
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Solution
The third proportional to 60,594 and 93,015 is: 142,782.95
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
60,594 : 93,015 = 93,015 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
60,594/93,015 = 93,015/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
60,594x = 93,015 × 93,015 - Step 4: Simplify right side
60,594x = 8,651,790,225 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 8,651,790,225/60,594 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 142,782.95
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