Finding the Third Proportional to 60,696 and 133,056
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Solution
The third proportional to 60,696 and 133,056 is: 291,681.48
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
60,696 : 133,056 = 133,056 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
60,696/133,056 = 133,056/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
60,696x = 133,056 × 133,056 - Step 4: Simplify right side
60,696x = 17,703,899,136 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 17,703,899,136/60,696 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 291,681.48
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