Finding the Third Proportional to 60,430 and 130,904
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Solution
The third proportional to 60,430 and 130,904 is: 283,565.40
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
60,430 : 130,904 = 130,904 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
60,430/130,904 = 130,904/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
60,430x = 130,904 × 130,904 - Step 4: Simplify right side
60,430x = 17,135,857,216 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 17,135,857,216/60,430 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 283,565.40
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