Finding the Third Proportional to 60,839 and 91,011
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Solution
The third proportional to 60,839 and 91,011 is: 136,146.26
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
60,839 : 91,011 = 91,011 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
60,839/91,011 = 91,011/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
60,839x = 91,011 × 91,011 - Step 4: Simplify right side
60,839x = 8,283,002,121 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 8,283,002,121/60,839 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 136,146.26
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