Finding the Third Proportional to 60,912 and 91,368
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Solution
The third proportional to 60,912 and 91,368 is: 137,052
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
60,912 : 91,368 = 91,368 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
60,912/91,368 = 91,368/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
60,912x = 91,368 × 91,368 - Step 4: Simplify right side
60,912x = 8,348,111,424 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 8,348,111,424/60,912 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 137,052
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