Finding the Third Proportional to 59,607 and 130,593
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Solution
The third proportional to 59,607 and 130,593 is: 286,116.26
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
59,607 : 130,593 = 130,593 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
59,607/130,593 = 130,593/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
59,607x = 130,593 × 130,593 - Step 4: Simplify right side
59,607x = 17,054,531,649 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 17,054,531,649/59,607 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 286,116.26
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