Finding the Third Proportional to 60,498 and 133,060
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Solution
The third proportional to 60,498 and 133,060 is: 292,653.70
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
60,498 : 133,060 = 133,060 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
60,498/133,060 = 133,060/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
60,498x = 133,060 × 133,060 - Step 4: Simplify right side
60,498x = 17,704,963,600 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 17,704,963,600/60,498 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 292,653.70
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