Finding the Third Proportional to 60,392 and 128,092
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Solution
The third proportional to 60,392 and 128,092 is: 271,684.34
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
60,392 : 128,092 = 128,092 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
60,392/128,092 = 128,092/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
60,392x = 128,092 × 128,092 - Step 4: Simplify right side
60,392x = 16,407,560,464 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 16,407,560,464/60,392 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 271,684.34
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