Finding the Third Proportional to 60,590 and 129,604
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Solution
The third proportional to 60,590 and 129,604 is: 277,227.21
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
60,590 : 129,604 = 129,604 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
60,590/129,604 = 129,604/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
60,590x = 129,604 × 129,604 - Step 4: Simplify right side
60,590x = 16,797,196,816 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 16,797,196,816/60,590 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 277,227.21
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