Finding the Third Proportional to 60,376 and 128,548
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Solution
The third proportional to 60,376 and 128,548 is: 273,694.65
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
60,376 : 128,548 = 128,548 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
60,376/128,548 = 128,548/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
60,376x = 128,548 × 128,548 - Step 4: Simplify right side
60,376x = 16,524,588,304 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 16,524,588,304/60,376 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 273,694.65
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