Finding the Third Proportional to 60,444 and 130,932
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Solution
The third proportional to 60,444 and 130,932 is: 283,621.01
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
60,444 : 130,932 = 130,932 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
60,444/130,932 = 130,932/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
60,444x = 130,932 × 130,932 - Step 4: Simplify right side
60,444x = 17,143,188,624 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 17,143,188,624/60,444 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 283,621.01
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