Finding the Third Proportional to 60,936 and 92,580
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Solution
The third proportional to 60,936 and 92,580 is: 140,656.70
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
60,936 : 92,580 = 92,580 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
60,936/92,580 = 92,580/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
60,936x = 92,580 × 92,580 - Step 4: Simplify right side
60,936x = 8,571,056,400 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 8,571,056,400/60,936 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 140,656.70
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