Finding the Third Proportional to 60,015 and 130,830
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Solution
The third proportional to 60,015 and 130,830 is: 285,203.51
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
60,015 : 130,830 = 130,830 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
60,015/130,830 = 130,830/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
60,015x = 130,830 × 130,830 - Step 4: Simplify right side
60,015x = 17,116,488,900 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 17,116,488,900/60,015 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 285,203.51
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