Finding the Third Proportional to 60,528 and 128,376
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Solution
The third proportional to 60,528 and 128,376 is: 272,277.25
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
60,528 : 128,376 = 128,376 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
60,528/128,376 = 128,376/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
60,528x = 128,376 × 128,376 - Step 4: Simplify right side
60,528x = 16,480,397,376 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 16,480,397,376/60,528 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 272,277.25
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