Finding the Third Proportional to 60,672 and 91,855
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Solution
The third proportional to 60,672 and 91,855 is: 139,064.82
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
60,672 : 91,855 = 91,855 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
60,672/91,855 = 91,855/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
60,672x = 91,855 × 91,855 - Step 4: Simplify right side
60,672x = 8,437,341,025 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 8,437,341,025/60,672 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 139,064.82
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