Finding the Third Proportional to 60,730 and 133,416
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Solution
The third proportional to 60,730 and 133,416 is: 293,097.79
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
60,730 : 133,416 = 133,416 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
60,730/133,416 = 133,416/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
60,730x = 133,416 × 133,416 - Step 4: Simplify right side
60,730x = 17,799,829,056 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 17,799,829,056/60,730 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 293,097.79
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