Finding the Third Proportional to 60,720 and 94,020
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Solution
The third proportional to 60,720 and 94,020 is: 145,582.35
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
60,720 : 94,020 = 94,020 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
60,720/94,020 = 94,020/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
60,720x = 94,020 × 94,020 - Step 4: Simplify right side
60,720x = 8,839,760,400 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 8,839,760,400/60,720 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 145,582.35
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