Finding the Third Proportional to 60,852 and 81,398
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Solution
The third proportional to 60,852 and 81,398 is: 108,881.13
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
60,852 : 81,398 = 81,398 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
60,852/81,398 = 81,398/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
60,852x = 81,398 × 81,398 - Step 4: Simplify right side
60,852x = 6,625,634,404 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 6,625,634,404/60,852 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 108,881.13
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