Finding the Third Proportional to 60,940 and 133,058
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Solution
The third proportional to 60,940 and 133,058 is: 290,522.34
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
60,940 : 133,058 = 133,058 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
60,940/133,058 = 133,058/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
60,940x = 133,058 × 133,058 - Step 4: Simplify right side
60,940x = 17,704,431,364 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 17,704,431,364/60,940 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 290,522.34
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