Finding the Third Proportional to 60,984 and 133,488
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Solution
The third proportional to 60,984 and 133,488 is: 292,192.15
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
60,984 : 133,488 = 133,488 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
60,984/133,488 = 133,488/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
60,984x = 133,488 × 133,488 - Step 4: Simplify right side
60,984x = 17,819,046,144 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 17,819,046,144/60,984 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 292,192.15
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