Finding the Third Proportional to 60,330 and 128,674
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Solution
The third proportional to 60,330 and 128,674 is: 274,440.55
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
60,330 : 128,674 = 128,674 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
60,330/128,674 = 128,674/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
60,330x = 128,674 × 128,674 - Step 4: Simplify right side
60,330x = 16,556,998,276 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 16,556,998,276/60,330 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 274,440.55
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