Finding the Third Proportional to 60,104 and 128,546
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Solution
The third proportional to 60,104 and 128,546 is: 274,924.70
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
60,104 : 128,546 = 128,546 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
60,104/128,546 = 128,546/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
60,104x = 128,546 × 128,546 - Step 4: Simplify right side
60,104x = 16,524,074,116 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 16,524,074,116/60,104 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 274,924.70
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