Finding the Third Proportional to 60,618 and 133,143
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Solution
The third proportional to 60,618 and 133,143 is: 292,438.85
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
60,618 : 133,143 = 133,143 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
60,618/133,143 = 133,143/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
60,618x = 133,143 × 133,143 - Step 4: Simplify right side
60,618x = 17,727,058,449 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 17,727,058,449/60,618 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 292,438.85
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