Finding the Third Proportional to 60,464 and 128,248
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Solution
The third proportional to 60,464 and 128,248 is: 272,022.19
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
60,464 : 128,248 = 128,248 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
60,464/128,248 = 128,248/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
60,464x = 128,248 × 128,248 - Step 4: Simplify right side
60,464x = 16,447,549,504 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 16,447,549,504/60,464 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 272,022.19
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