Finding the Third Proportional to 60,664 and 131,192
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Solution
The third proportional to 60,664 and 131,192 is: 283,715.89
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
60,664 : 131,192 = 131,192 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
60,664/131,192 = 131,192/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
60,664x = 131,192 × 131,192 - Step 4: Simplify right side
60,664x = 17,211,340,864 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 17,211,340,864/60,664 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 283,715.89
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