Finding the Third Proportional to 60,124 and 128,588
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Solution
The third proportional to 60,124 and 128,588 is: 275,012.87
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
60,124 : 128,588 = 128,588 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
60,124/128,588 = 128,588/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
60,124x = 128,588 × 128,588 - Step 4: Simplify right side
60,124x = 16,534,873,744 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 16,534,873,744/60,124 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 275,012.87
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