Finding the Third Proportional to 60,414 and 131,208
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Solution
The third proportional to 60,414 and 131,208 is: 284,959.43
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
60,414 : 131,208 = 131,208 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
60,414/131,208 = 131,208/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
60,414x = 131,208 × 131,208 - Step 4: Simplify right side
60,414x = 17,215,539,264 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 17,215,539,264/60,414 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 284,959.43
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