Finding the Third Proportional to 60,616 and 129,656
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Solution
The third proportional to 60,616 and 129,656 is: 277,330.71
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
60,616 : 129,656 = 129,656 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
60,616/129,656 = 129,656/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
60,616x = 129,656 × 129,656 - Step 4: Simplify right side
60,616x = 16,810,678,336 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 16,810,678,336/60,616 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 277,330.71
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