Finding the Third Proportional to 60,536 and 128,282
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Solution
The third proportional to 60,536 and 128,282 is: 271,842.73
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
60,536 : 128,282 = 128,282 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
60,536/128,282 = 128,282/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
60,536x = 128,282 × 128,282 - Step 4: Simplify right side
60,536x = 16,456,271,524 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 16,456,271,524/60,536 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 271,842.73
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