Finding the Third Proportional to 59,494 and 129,356
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Solution
The third proportional to 59,494 and 129,356 is: 281,254.83
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
59,494 : 129,356 = 129,356 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
59,494/129,356 = 129,356/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
59,494x = 129,356 × 129,356 - Step 4: Simplify right side
59,494x = 16,732,974,736 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 16,732,974,736/59,494 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 281,254.83
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