Finding the Third Proportional to 60,971 and 91,619
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Solution
The third proportional to 60,971 and 91,619 is: 137,672.68
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
60,971 : 91,619 = 91,619 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
60,971/91,619 = 91,619/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
60,971x = 91,619 × 91,619 - Step 4: Simplify right side
60,971x = 8,394,041,161 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 8,394,041,161/60,971 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 137,672.68
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