Finding the Third Proportional to 60,222 and 132,363
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Solution
The third proportional to 60,222 and 132,363 is: 290,922.98
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
60,222 : 132,363 = 132,363 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
60,222/132,363 = 132,363/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
60,222x = 132,363 × 132,363 - Step 4: Simplify right side
60,222x = 17,519,963,769 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 17,519,963,769/60,222 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 290,922.98
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