Finding the Third Proportional to 60,000 and 131,298
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Solution
The third proportional to 60,000 and 131,298 is: 287,319.41
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
60,000 : 131,298 = 131,298 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
60,000/131,298 = 131,298/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
60,000x = 131,298 × 131,298 - Step 4: Simplify right side
60,000x = 17,239,164,804 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 17,239,164,804/60,000 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 287,319.41
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