Finding the Third Proportional to 60,850 and 130,754
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Solution
The third proportional to 60,850 and 130,754 is: 280,963.16
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
60,850 : 130,754 = 130,754 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
60,850/130,754 = 130,754/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
60,850x = 130,754 × 130,754 - Step 4: Simplify right side
60,850x = 17,096,608,516 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 17,096,608,516/60,850 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 280,963.16
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