Finding the Third Proportional to 60,332 and 129,914
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Solution
The third proportional to 60,332 and 129,914 is: 279,746.19
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
60,332 : 129,914 = 129,914 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
60,332/129,914 = 129,914/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
60,332x = 129,914 × 129,914 - Step 4: Simplify right side
60,332x = 16,877,647,396 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 16,877,647,396/60,332 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 279,746.19
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