Finding the Third Proportional to 60,352 and 134,528
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Solution
The third proportional to 60,352 and 134,528 is: 299,870.47
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
60,352 : 134,528 = 134,528 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
60,352/134,528 = 134,528/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
60,352x = 134,528 × 134,528 - Step 4: Simplify right side
60,352x = 18,097,782,784 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 18,097,782,784/60,352 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 299,870.47
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