Finding the Third Proportional to 60,310 and 122,242
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Solution
The third proportional to 60,310 and 122,242 is: 247,771.62
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
60,310 : 122,242 = 122,242 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
60,310/122,242 = 122,242/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
60,310x = 122,242 × 122,242 - Step 4: Simplify right side
60,310x = 14,943,106,564 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 14,943,106,564/60,310 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 247,771.62
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