Finding the Third Proportional to 60,693 and 133,430
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Solution
The third proportional to 60,693 and 133,430 is: 293,338.03
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
60,693 : 133,430 = 133,430 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
60,693/133,430 = 133,430/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
60,693x = 133,430 × 133,430 - Step 4: Simplify right side
60,693x = 17,803,564,900 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 17,803,564,900/60,693 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 293,338.03
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