Finding the Third Proportional to 60,678 and 133,020
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Solution
The third proportional to 60,678 and 133,020 is: 291,610.15
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
60,678 : 133,020 = 133,020 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
60,678/133,020 = 133,020/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
60,678x = 133,020 × 133,020 - Step 4: Simplify right side
60,678x = 17,694,320,400 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 17,694,320,400/60,678 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 291,610.15
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