Finding the Third Proportional to 60,267 and 130,254
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Solution
The third proportional to 60,267 and 130,254 is: 281,515.66
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
60,267 : 130,254 = 130,254 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
60,267/130,254 = 130,254/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
60,267x = 130,254 × 130,254 - Step 4: Simplify right side
60,267x = 16,966,104,516 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 16,966,104,516/60,267 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 281,515.66
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