Finding the Third Proportional to 60,537 and 129,309
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Solution
The third proportional to 60,537 and 129,309 is: 276,208.23
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
60,537 : 129,309 = 129,309 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
60,537/129,309 = 129,309/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
60,537x = 129,309 × 129,309 - Step 4: Simplify right side
60,537x = 16,720,817,481 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 16,720,817,481/60,537 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 276,208.23
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