Finding the Third Proportional to 60,439 and 129,625
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Solution
The third proportional to 60,439 and 129,625 is: 278,009.90
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
60,439 : 129,625 = 129,625 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
60,439/129,625 = 129,625/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
60,439x = 129,625 × 129,625 - Step 4: Simplify right side
60,439x = 16,802,640,625 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 16,802,640,625/60,439 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 278,009.90
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