Finding the Third Proportional to 60,514 and 162,583
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Solution
The third proportional to 60,514 and 162,583 is: 436,811.84
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
60,514 : 162,583 = 162,583 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
60,514/162,583 = 162,583/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
60,514x = 162,583 × 162,583 - Step 4: Simplify right side
60,514x = 26,433,231,889 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 26,433,231,889/60,514 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 436,811.84
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