Finding the Third Proportional to 60,016 and 130,211
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Solution
The third proportional to 60,016 and 130,211 is: 282,506.41
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
60,016 : 130,211 = 130,211 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
60,016/130,211 = 130,211/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
60,016x = 130,211 × 130,211 - Step 4: Simplify right side
60,016x = 16,954,904,521 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 16,954,904,521/60,016 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 282,506.41
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