Finding the Third Proportional to 60,814 and 133,616
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Solution
The third proportional to 60,814 and 133,616 is: 293,571.14
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
60,814 : 133,616 = 133,616 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
60,814/133,616 = 133,616/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
60,814x = 133,616 × 133,616 - Step 4: Simplify right side
60,814x = 17,853,235,456 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 17,853,235,456/60,814 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 293,571.14
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