Finding the Third Proportional to 60,433 and 130,474
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Solution
The third proportional to 60,433 and 130,474 is: 281,691.54
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
60,433 : 130,474 = 130,474 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
60,433/130,474 = 130,474/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
60,433x = 130,474 × 130,474 - Step 4: Simplify right side
60,433x = 17,023,464,676 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 17,023,464,676/60,433 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 281,691.54
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