Finding the Third Proportional to 60,928 and 92,040
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Solution
The third proportional to 60,928 and 92,040 is: 139,038.89
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
60,928 : 92,040 = 92,040 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
60,928/92,040 = 92,040/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
60,928x = 92,040 × 92,040 - Step 4: Simplify right side
60,928x = 8,471,361,600 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 8,471,361,600/60,928 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 139,038.89
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