Finding the Third Proportional to 60,781 and 92,011
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Solution
The third proportional to 60,781 and 92,011 is: 139,287.35
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
60,781 : 92,011 = 92,011 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
60,781/92,011 = 92,011/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
60,781x = 92,011 × 92,011 - Step 4: Simplify right side
60,781x = 8,466,024,121 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 8,466,024,121/60,781 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 139,287.35
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