Finding the Third Proportional to 60,664 and 93,588
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Solution
The third proportional to 60,664 and 93,588 is: 144,380.75
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
60,664 : 93,588 = 93,588 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
60,664/93,588 = 93,588/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
60,664x = 93,588 × 93,588 - Step 4: Simplify right side
60,664x = 8,758,713,744 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 8,758,713,744/60,664 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 144,380.75
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