Finding the Third Proportional to 60,674 and 132,676
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Solution
The third proportional to 60,674 and 132,676 is: 290,122.97
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
60,674 : 132,676 = 132,676 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
60,674/132,676 = 132,676/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
60,674x = 132,676 × 132,676 - Step 4: Simplify right side
60,674x = 17,602,920,976 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 17,602,920,976/60,674 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 290,122.97
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