Finding the Third Proportional to 60,956 and 133,304
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Solution
The third proportional to 60,956 and 133,304 is: 291,521.04
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
60,956 : 133,304 = 133,304 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
60,956/133,304 = 133,304/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
60,956x = 133,304 × 133,304 - Step 4: Simplify right side
60,956x = 17,769,956,416 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 17,769,956,416/60,956 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 291,521.04
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