Finding the Third Proportional to 60,004 and 130,368
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Solution
The third proportional to 60,004 and 130,368 is: 283,244.71
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
60,004 : 130,368 = 130,368 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
60,004/130,368 = 130,368/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
60,004x = 130,368 × 130,368 - Step 4: Simplify right side
60,004x = 16,995,815,424 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 16,995,815,424/60,004 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 283,244.71
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