Finding the Third Proportional to 60,152 and 130,556
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Solution
The third proportional to 60,152 and 130,556 is: 283,363.30
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
60,152 : 130,556 = 130,556 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
60,152/130,556 = 130,556/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
60,152x = 130,556 × 130,556 - Step 4: Simplify right side
60,152x = 17,044,869,136 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 17,044,869,136/60,152 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 283,363.30
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