Finding the Third Proportional to 60,411 and 140,454
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Solution
The third proportional to 60,411 and 140,454 is: 326,551.89
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
60,411 : 140,454 = 140,454 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
60,411/140,454 = 140,454/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
60,411x = 140,454 × 140,454 - Step 4: Simplify right side
60,411x = 19,727,326,116 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 19,727,326,116/60,411 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 326,551.89
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