Finding the Third Proportional to 60,658 and 133,316
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Solution
The third proportional to 60,658 and 133,316 is: 293,005.97
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
60,658 : 133,316 = 133,316 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
60,658/133,316 = 133,316/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
60,658x = 133,316 × 133,316 - Step 4: Simplify right side
60,658x = 17,773,155,856 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 17,773,155,856/60,658 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 293,005.97
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