Finding the Third Proportional to 60,343 and 132,349
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Solution
The third proportional to 60,343 and 132,349 is: 290,278.21
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
60,343 : 132,349 = 132,349 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
60,343/132,349 = 132,349/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
60,343x = 132,349 × 132,349 - Step 4: Simplify right side
60,343x = 17,516,257,801 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 17,516,257,801/60,343 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 290,278.21
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