Finding the Third Proportional to 60,408 and 126,324
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Solution
The third proportional to 60,408 and 126,324 is: 264,166.22
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
60,408 : 126,324 = 126,324 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
60,408/126,324 = 126,324/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
60,408x = 126,324 × 126,324 - Step 4: Simplify right side
60,408x = 15,957,752,976 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 15,957,752,976/60,408 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 264,166.22
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