Finding the Third Proportional to 60,735 and 133,426
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Solution
The third proportional to 60,735 and 133,426 is: 293,117.60
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
60,735 : 133,426 = 133,426 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
60,735/133,426 = 133,426/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
60,735x = 133,426 × 133,426 - Step 4: Simplify right side
60,735x = 17,802,497,476 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 17,802,497,476/60,735 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 293,117.60
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