Finding the Third Proportional to 60,112 and 130,673
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Solution
The third proportional to 60,112 and 130,673 is: 284,060.30
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
60,112 : 130,673 = 130,673 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
60,112/130,673 = 130,673/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
60,112x = 130,673 × 130,673 - Step 4: Simplify right side
60,112x = 17,075,432,929 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 17,075,432,929/60,112 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 284,060.30
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