Finding the Third Proportional to 60,326 and 132,317
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Solution
The third proportional to 60,326 and 132,317 is: 290,219.61
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
60,326 : 132,317 = 132,317 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
60,326/132,317 = 132,317/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
60,326x = 132,317 × 132,317 - Step 4: Simplify right side
60,326x = 17,507,788,489 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 17,507,788,489/60,326 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 290,219.61
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