Finding the Third Proportional to 60,944 and 92,592
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Solution
The third proportional to 60,944 and 92,592 is: 140,674.69
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
60,944 : 92,592 = 92,592 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
60,944/92,592 = 92,592/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
60,944x = 92,592 × 92,592 - Step 4: Simplify right side
60,944x = 8,573,278,464 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 8,573,278,464/60,944 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 140,674.69
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