Finding the Third Proportional to 60,192 and 129,634
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Solution
The third proportional to 60,192 and 129,634 is: 279,189.49
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
60,192 : 129,634 = 129,634 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
60,192/129,634 = 129,634/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
60,192x = 129,634 × 129,634 - Step 4: Simplify right side
60,192x = 16,804,973,956 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 16,804,973,956/60,192 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 279,189.49
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