Finding the Third Proportional to 60,112 and 128,562
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Solution
The third proportional to 60,112 and 128,562 is: 274,956.55
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
60,112 : 128,562 = 128,562 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
60,112/128,562 = 128,562/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
60,112x = 128,562 × 128,562 - Step 4: Simplify right side
60,112x = 16,528,187,844 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 16,528,187,844/60,112 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 274,956.55
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