Finding the Third Proportional to 60,354 and 128,484
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Solution
The third proportional to 60,354 and 128,484 is: 273,521.86
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
60,354 : 128,484 = 128,484 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
60,354/128,484 = 128,484/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
60,354x = 128,484 × 128,484 - Step 4: Simplify right side
60,354x = 16,508,138,256 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 16,508,138,256/60,354 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 273,521.86
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