Finding the Third Proportional to 59,712 and 128,748
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Solution
The third proportional to 59,712 and 128,748 is: 277,599.94
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
59,712 : 128,748 = 128,748 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
59,712/128,748 = 128,748/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
59,712x = 128,748 × 128,748 - Step 4: Simplify right side
59,712x = 16,576,047,504 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 16,576,047,504/59,712 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 277,599.94
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