Finding the Third Proportional to 60,794 and 90,948
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Solution
The third proportional to 60,794 and 90,948 is: 136,058.47
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
60,794 : 90,948 = 90,948 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
60,794/90,948 = 90,948/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
60,794x = 90,948 × 90,948 - Step 4: Simplify right side
60,794x = 8,271,538,704 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 8,271,538,704/60,794 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 136,058.47
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