Finding the Third Proportional to 60,800 and 90,957
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Solution
The third proportional to 60,800 and 90,957 is: 136,071.97
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
60,800 : 90,957 = 90,957 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
60,800/90,957 = 90,957/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
60,800x = 90,957 × 90,957 - Step 4: Simplify right side
60,800x = 8,273,175,849 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 8,273,175,849/60,800 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 136,071.97
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