Finding the Third Proportional to 59,992 and 131,282
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Solution
The third proportional to 59,992 and 131,282 is: 287,287.70
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
59,992 : 131,282 = 131,282 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
59,992/131,282 = 131,282/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
59,992x = 131,282 × 131,282 - Step 4: Simplify right side
59,992x = 17,234,963,524 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 17,234,963,524/59,992 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 287,287.70
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