Finding the Third Proportional to 60,440 and 130,922
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Solution
The third proportional to 60,440 and 130,922 is: 283,596.46
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
60,440 : 130,922 = 130,922 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
60,440/130,922 = 130,922/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
60,440x = 130,922 × 130,922 - Step 4: Simplify right side
60,440x = 17,140,570,084 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 17,140,570,084/60,440 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 283,596.46
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