Finding the Third Proportional to 60,500 and 138,866
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Solution
The third proportional to 60,500 and 138,866 is: 318,739.93
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
60,500 : 138,866 = 138,866 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
60,500/138,866 = 138,866/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
60,500x = 138,866 × 138,866 - Step 4: Simplify right side
60,500x = 19,283,765,956 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 19,283,765,956/60,500 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 318,739.93
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