Finding the Third Proportional to 60,702 and 133,068
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Solution
The third proportional to 60,702 and 133,068 is: 291,705.26
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
60,702 : 133,068 = 133,068 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
60,702/133,068 = 133,068/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
60,702x = 133,068 × 133,068 - Step 4: Simplify right side
60,702x = 17,707,092,624 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 17,707,092,624/60,702 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 291,705.26
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