Finding the Third Proportional to 59,106 and 129,696
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Solution
The third proportional to 59,106 and 129,696 is: 284,591.28
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
59,106 : 129,696 = 129,696 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
59,106/129,696 = 129,696/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
59,106x = 129,696 × 129,696 - Step 4: Simplify right side
59,106x = 16,821,052,416 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 16,821,052,416/59,106 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 284,591.28
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