Finding the Third Proportional to 59,534 and 130,972
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Solution
The third proportional to 59,534 and 130,972 is: 288,132.24
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
59,534 : 130,972 = 130,972 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
59,534/130,972 = 130,972/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
59,534x = 130,972 × 130,972 - Step 4: Simplify right side
59,534x = 17,153,664,784 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 17,153,664,784/59,534 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 288,132.24
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