Finding the Third Proportional to 60,606 and 132,750
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Solution
The third proportional to 60,606 and 132,750 is: 290,772.57
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
60,606 : 132,750 = 132,750 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
60,606/132,750 = 132,750/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
60,606x = 132,750 × 132,750 - Step 4: Simplify right side
60,606x = 17,622,562,500 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 17,622,562,500/60,606 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 290,772.57
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