Finding the Third Proportional to 60,828 and 130,712
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Solution
The third proportional to 60,828 and 130,712 is: 280,884.25
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
60,828 : 130,712 = 130,712 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
60,828/130,712 = 130,712/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
60,828x = 130,712 × 130,712 - Step 4: Simplify right side
60,828x = 17,085,626,944 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 17,085,626,944/60,828 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 280,884.25
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