Finding the Third Proportional to 60,600 and 100,746
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Solution
The third proportional to 60,600 and 100,746 is: 167,487.73
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
60,600 : 100,746 = 100,746 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
60,600/100,746 = 100,746/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
60,600x = 100,746 × 100,746 - Step 4: Simplify right side
60,600x = 10,149,756,516 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 10,149,756,516/60,600 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 167,487.73
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