Finding the Third Proportional to 60,896 and 95,551
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Solution
The third proportional to 60,896 and 95,551 is: 149,927.64
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
60,896 : 95,551 = 95,551 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
60,896/95,551 = 95,551/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
60,896x = 95,551 × 95,551 - Step 4: Simplify right side
60,896x = 9,129,993,601 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 9,129,993,601/60,896 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 149,927.64
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