Finding the Third Proportional to 60,624 and 92,316
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Solution
The third proportional to 60,624 and 92,316 is: 140,575.41
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
60,624 : 92,316 = 92,316 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
60,624/92,316 = 92,316/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
60,624x = 92,316 × 92,316 - Step 4: Simplify right side
60,624x = 8,522,243,856 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 8,522,243,856/60,624 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 140,575.41
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