Finding the Third Proportional to 67,060 and 93,980
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Solution
The third proportional to 67,060 and 93,980 is: 131,706.54
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
67,060 : 93,980 = 93,980 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
67,060/93,980 = 93,980/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
67,060x = 93,980 × 93,980 - Step 4: Simplify right side
67,060x = 8,832,240,400 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 8,832,240,400/67,060 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 131,706.54
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