Finding the Third Proportional to 59,956 and 129,517
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Solution
The third proportional to 59,956 and 129,517 is: 279,782.73
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
59,956 : 129,517 = 129,517 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
59,956/129,517 = 129,517/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
59,956x = 129,517 × 129,517 - Step 4: Simplify right side
59,956x = 16,774,653,289 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 16,774,653,289/59,956 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 279,782.73
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