Finding the Third Proportional to 60,606 and 129,636
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Solution
The third proportional to 60,606 and 129,636 is: 277,290.90
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
60,606 : 129,636 = 129,636 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
60,606/129,636 = 129,636/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
60,606x = 129,636 × 129,636 - Step 4: Simplify right side
60,606x = 16,805,492,496 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 16,805,492,496/60,606 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 277,290.90
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