Finding the Third Proportional to 60,526 and 129,287
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Solution
The third proportional to 60,526 and 129,287 is: 276,164.43
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
60,526 : 129,287 = 129,287 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
60,526/129,287 = 129,287/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
60,526x = 129,287 × 129,287 - Step 4: Simplify right side
60,526x = 16,715,128,369 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 16,715,128,369/60,526 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 276,164.43
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