Finding the Third Proportional to 60,446 and 130,624
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Solution
The third proportional to 60,446 and 130,624 is: 282,278.88
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
60,446 : 130,624 = 130,624 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
60,446/130,624 = 130,624/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
60,446x = 130,624 × 130,624 - Step 4: Simplify right side
60,446x = 17,062,629,376 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 17,062,629,376/60,446 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 282,278.88
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