Finding the Third Proportional to 60,992 and 90,720
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Solution
The third proportional to 60,992 and 90,720 is: 134,937.67
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
60,992 : 90,720 = 90,720 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
60,992/90,720 = 90,720/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
60,992x = 90,720 × 90,720 - Step 4: Simplify right side
60,992x = 8,230,118,400 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 8,230,118,400/60,992 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 134,937.67
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