Finding the Third Proportional to 60,926 and 91,389
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Solution
The third proportional to 60,926 and 91,389 is: 137,083.50
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
60,926 : 91,389 = 91,389 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
60,926/91,389 = 91,389/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
60,926x = 91,389 × 91,389 - Step 4: Simplify right side
60,926x = 8,351,949,321 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 8,351,949,321/60,926 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 137,083.50
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