Finding the Third Proportional to 60,586 and 124,196
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Solution
The third proportional to 60,586 and 124,196 is: 254,590.94
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
60,586 : 124,196 = 124,196 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
60,586/124,196 = 124,196/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
60,586x = 124,196 × 124,196 - Step 4: Simplify right side
60,586x = 15,424,646,416 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 15,424,646,416/60,586 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 254,590.94
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