Finding the Third Proportional to 60,878.50 and 91,070
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Solution
The third proportional to 60,878.50 and 91,070 is: 136,234.38
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
60,878.50 : 91,070 = 91,070 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
60,878.50/91,070 = 91,070/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
60,878.50x = 91,070 × 91,070 - Step 4: Simplify right side
60,878.50x = 8,293,744,900 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 8,293,744,900/60,878.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 136,234.38
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