Finding the Third Proportional to 60,174 and 120,582
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Solution
The third proportional to 60,174 and 120,582 is: 241,632.91
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
60,174 : 120,582 = 120,582 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
60,174/120,582 = 120,582/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
60,174x = 120,582 × 120,582 - Step 4: Simplify right side
60,174x = 14,540,018,724 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 14,540,018,724/60,174 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 241,632.91
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