Finding the Third Proportional to 60,630 and 131,628
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Solution
The third proportional to 60,630 and 131,628 is: 285,764.97
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
60,630 : 131,628 = 131,628 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
60,630/131,628 = 131,628/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
60,630x = 131,628 × 131,628 - Step 4: Simplify right side
60,630x = 17,325,930,384 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 17,325,930,384/60,630 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 285,764.97
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