Finding the Third Proportional to 59,912 and 129,650
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Solution
The third proportional to 59,912 and 129,650 is: 280,563.53
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
59,912 : 129,650 = 129,650 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
59,912/129,650 = 129,650/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
59,912x = 129,650 × 129,650 - Step 4: Simplify right side
59,912x = 16,809,122,500 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 16,809,122,500/59,912 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 280,563.53
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