Finding the Third Proportional to 59,828 and 129,562
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Solution
The third proportional to 59,828 and 129,562 is: 280,576.18
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
59,828 : 129,562 = 129,562 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
59,828/129,562 = 129,562/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
59,828x = 129,562 × 129,562 - Step 4: Simplify right side
59,828x = 16,786,311,844 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 16,786,311,844/59,828 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 280,576.18
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