Finding the Third Proportional to 60,296 and 132,416
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Solution
The third proportional to 60,296 and 132,416 is: 290,798.68
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
60,296 : 132,416 = 132,416 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
60,296/132,416 = 132,416/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
60,296x = 132,416 × 132,416 - Step 4: Simplify right side
60,296x = 17,533,997,056 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 17,533,997,056/60,296 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 290,798.68
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