Finding the Third Proportional to 60,798 and 90,954
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Solution
The third proportional to 60,798 and 90,954 is: 136,067.47
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
60,798 : 90,954 = 90,954 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
60,798/90,954 = 90,954/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
60,798x = 90,954 × 90,954 - Step 4: Simplify right side
60,798x = 8,272,630,116 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 8,272,630,116/60,798 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 136,067.47
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