Finding the Third Proportional to 60,258 and 131,235
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Solution
The third proportional to 60,258 and 131,235 is: 285,814.75
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
60,258 : 131,235 = 131,235 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
60,258/131,235 = 131,235/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
60,258x = 131,235 × 131,235 - Step 4: Simplify right side
60,258x = 17,222,625,225 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 17,222,625,225/60,258 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 285,814.75
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