Finding the Third Proportional to 60,864 and 93,512
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Solution
The third proportional to 60,864 and 93,512 is: 143,672.68
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
60,864 : 93,512 = 93,512 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
60,864/93,512 = 93,512/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
60,864x = 93,512 × 93,512 - Step 4: Simplify right side
60,864x = 8,744,494,144 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 8,744,494,144/60,864 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 143,672.68
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