Finding the Third Proportional to 60,626 and 132,529
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Solution
The third proportional to 60,626 and 132,529 is: 289,709.63
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
60,626 : 132,529 = 132,529 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
60,626/132,529 = 132,529/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
60,626x = 132,529 × 132,529 - Step 4: Simplify right side
60,626x = 17,563,935,841 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 17,563,935,841/60,626 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 289,709.63
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