Finding the Third Proportional to 60,152 and 128,644
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Solution
The third proportional to 60,152 and 128,644 is: 275,124.33
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
60,152 : 128,644 = 128,644 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
60,152/128,644 = 128,644/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
60,152x = 128,644 × 128,644 - Step 4: Simplify right side
60,152x = 16,549,278,736 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 16,549,278,736/60,152 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 275,124.33
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