Finding the Third Proportional to 59,949 and 131,318
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Solution
The third proportional to 59,949 and 131,318 is: 287,651.46
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
59,949 : 131,318 = 131,318 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
59,949/131,318 = 131,318/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
59,949x = 131,318 × 131,318 - Step 4: Simplify right side
59,949x = 17,244,417,124 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 17,244,417,124/59,949 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 287,651.46
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