Finding the Third Proportional to 59,670 and 129,992
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Solution
The third proportional to 59,670 and 129,992 is: 283,189.54
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
59,670 : 129,992 = 129,992 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
59,670/129,992 = 129,992/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
59,670x = 129,992 × 129,992 - Step 4: Simplify right side
59,670x = 16,897,920,064 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 16,897,920,064/59,670 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 283,189.54
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