Finding the Third Proportional to 60,364 and 128,524
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Solution
The third proportional to 60,364 and 128,524 is: 273,646.85
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
60,364 : 128,524 = 128,524 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
60,364/128,524 = 128,524/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
60,364x = 128,524 × 128,524 - Step 4: Simplify right side
60,364x = 16,518,418,576 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 16,518,418,576/60,364 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 273,646.85
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