Finding the Third Proportional to 60,336 and 132,543
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Solution
The third proportional to 60,336 and 132,543 is: 291,163.60
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
60,336 : 132,543 = 132,543 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
60,336/132,543 = 132,543/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
60,336x = 132,543 × 132,543 - Step 4: Simplify right side
60,336x = 17,567,646,849 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 17,567,646,849/60,336 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 291,163.60
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