Finding the Third Proportional to 59,694 and 129,932
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Solution
The third proportional to 59,694 and 129,932 is: 282,814.43
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
59,694 : 129,932 = 129,932 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
59,694/129,932 = 129,932/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
59,694x = 129,932 × 129,932 - Step 4: Simplify right side
59,694x = 16,882,324,624 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 16,882,324,624/59,694 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 282,814.43
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