Finding the Third Proportional to 60,734 and 133,168
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Solution
The third proportional to 60,734 and 133,168 is: 291,989.93
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
60,734 : 133,168 = 133,168 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
60,734/133,168 = 133,168/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
60,734x = 133,168 × 133,168 - Step 4: Simplify right side
60,734x = 17,733,716,224 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 17,733,716,224/60,734 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 291,989.93
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