Finding the Third Proportional to 60,488 and 133,040
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Solution
The third proportional to 60,488 and 133,040 is: 292,614.10
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
60,488 : 133,040 = 133,040 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
60,488/133,040 = 133,040/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
60,488x = 133,040 × 133,040 - Step 4: Simplify right side
60,488x = 17,699,641,600 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 17,699,641,600/60,488 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 292,614.10
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