Finding the Third Proportional to 60,827 and 133,496
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Solution
The third proportional to 60,827 and 133,496 is: 292,981.44
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
60,827 : 133,496 = 133,496 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
60,827/133,496 = 133,496/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
60,827x = 133,496 × 133,496 - Step 4: Simplify right side
60,827x = 17,821,182,016 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 17,821,182,016/60,827 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 292,981.44
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