Finding the Third Proportional to 60,354 and 129,474
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Solution
The third proportional to 60,354 and 129,474 is: 277,753.20
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
60,354 : 129,474 = 129,474 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
60,354/129,474 = 129,474/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
60,354x = 129,474 × 129,474 - Step 4: Simplify right side
60,354x = 16,763,516,676 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 16,763,516,676/60,354 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 277,753.20
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