Finding the Third Proportional to 59,954 and 131,329
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Solution
The third proportional to 59,954 and 131,329 is: 287,675.66
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
59,954 : 131,329 = 131,329 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
59,954/131,329 = 131,329/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
59,954x = 131,329 × 131,329 - Step 4: Simplify right side
59,954x = 17,247,306,241 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 17,247,306,241/59,954 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 287,675.66
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