Finding the Third Proportional to 59,958 and 128,664
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Solution
The third proportional to 59,958 and 128,664 is: 276,100.35
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
59,958 : 128,664 = 128,664 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
59,958/128,664 = 128,664/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
59,958x = 128,664 × 128,664 - Step 4: Simplify right side
59,958x = 16,554,424,896 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 16,554,424,896/59,958 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 276,100.35
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