Finding the Third Proportional to 60,942 and 92,589
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Solution
The third proportional to 60,942 and 92,589 is: 140,670.19
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
60,942 : 92,589 = 92,589 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
60,942/92,589 = 92,589/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
60,942x = 92,589 × 92,589 - Step 4: Simplify right side
60,942x = 8,572,722,921 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 8,572,722,921/60,942 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 140,670.19
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