Finding the Third Proportional to 60,966 and 133,104
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Solution
The third proportional to 60,966 and 133,104 is: 290,599.27
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
60,966 : 133,104 = 133,104 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
60,966/133,104 = 133,104/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
60,966x = 133,104 × 133,104 - Step 4: Simplify right side
60,966x = 17,716,674,816 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 17,716,674,816/60,966 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 290,599.27
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