Finding the Third Proportional to 60,340 and 128,694
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Solution
The third proportional to 60,340 and 128,694 is: 274,480.37
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
60,340 : 128,694 = 128,694 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
60,340/128,694 = 128,694/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
60,340x = 128,694 × 128,694 - Step 4: Simplify right side
60,340x = 16,562,145,636 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 16,562,145,636/60,340 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 274,480.37
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