Finding the Third Proportional to 60,422 and 133,352
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Solution
The third proportional to 60,422 and 133,352 is: 294,309.29
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
60,422 : 133,352 = 133,352 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
60,422/133,352 = 133,352/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
60,422x = 133,352 × 133,352 - Step 4: Simplify right side
60,422x = 17,782,755,904 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 17,782,755,904/60,422 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 294,309.29
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