Finding the Third Proportional to 60,963 and 130,380
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Solution
The third proportional to 60,963 and 130,380 is: 278,840.35
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
60,963 : 130,380 = 130,380 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
60,963/130,380 = 130,380/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
60,963x = 130,380 × 130,380 - Step 4: Simplify right side
60,963x = 16,998,944,400 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 16,998,944,400/60,963 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 278,840.35
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