Finding the Third Proportional to 60,974 and 133,120
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Solution
The third proportional to 60,974 and 133,120 is: 290,631.00
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
60,974 : 133,120 = 133,120 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
60,974/133,120 = 133,120/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
60,974x = 133,120 × 133,120 - Step 4: Simplify right side
60,974x = 17,720,934,400 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 17,720,934,400/60,974 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 290,631.00
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