Finding the Third Proportional to 60,977 and 94,370
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Solution
The third proportional to 60,977 and 94,370 is: 146,050.10
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
60,977 : 94,370 = 94,370 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
60,977/94,370 = 94,370/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
60,977x = 94,370 × 94,370 - Step 4: Simplify right side
60,977x = 8,905,696,900 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 8,905,696,900/60,977 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 146,050.10
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