Finding the Third Proportional to 60,010 and 130,600
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Solution
The third proportional to 60,010 and 130,600 is: 284,225.30
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
60,010 : 130,600 = 130,600 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
60,010/130,600 = 130,600/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
60,010x = 130,600 × 130,600 - Step 4: Simplify right side
60,010x = 17,056,360,000 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 17,056,360,000/60,010 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 284,225.30
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