Finding the Third Proportional to 60,924 and 91,386
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Solution
The third proportional to 60,924 and 91,386 is: 137,079
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
60,924 : 91,386 = 91,386 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
60,924/91,386 = 91,386/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
60,924x = 91,386 × 91,386 - Step 4: Simplify right side
60,924x = 8,351,400,996 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 8,351,400,996/60,924 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 137,079
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