Finding the Third Proportional to 60,616 and 91,480
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Solution
The third proportional to 60,616 and 91,480 is: 138,059.10
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
60,616 : 91,480 = 91,480 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
60,616/91,480 = 91,480/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
60,616x = 91,480 × 91,480 - Step 4: Simplify right side
60,616x = 8,368,590,400 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 8,368,590,400/60,616 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 138,059.10
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