Finding the Third Proportional to 60,528 and 128,337
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Solution
The third proportional to 60,528 and 128,337 is: 272,111.84
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
60,528 : 128,337 = 128,337 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
60,528/128,337 = 128,337/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
60,528x = 128,337 × 128,337 - Step 4: Simplify right side
60,528x = 16,470,385,569 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 16,470,385,569/60,528 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 272,111.84
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