Finding the Third Proportional to 60,888 and 81,448
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Solution
The third proportional to 60,888 and 81,448 is: 108,950.48
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
60,888 : 81,448 = 81,448 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
60,888/81,448 = 81,448/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
60,888x = 81,448 × 81,448 - Step 4: Simplify right side
60,888x = 6,633,776,704 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 6,633,776,704/60,888 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 108,950.48
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