Finding the Third Proportional to 60,939 and 92,056.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 60,939 and 92,056.50 is: 139,063.64
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
60,939 : 92,056.50 = 92,056.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
60,939/92,056.50 = 92,056.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
60,939x = 92,056.50 × 92,056.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
60,939x = 8,474,399,192.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 8,474,399,192.25/60,939 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 139,063.64
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