Finding the Third Proportional to 60,620 and 124,244
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Solution
The third proportional to 60,620 and 124,244 is: 254,644.86
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
60,620 : 124,244 = 124,244 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
60,620/124,244 = 124,244/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
60,620x = 124,244 × 124,244 - Step 4: Simplify right side
60,620x = 15,436,571,536 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 15,436,571,536/60,620 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 254,644.86
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