Finding the Third Proportional to 59,778 and 131,166
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Solution
The third proportional to 59,778 and 131,166 is: 287,806.88
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
59,778 : 131,166 = 131,166 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
59,778/131,166 = 131,166/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
59,778x = 131,166 × 131,166 - Step 4: Simplify right side
59,778x = 17,204,519,556 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 17,204,519,556/59,778 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 287,806.88
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