Finding the Third Proportional to 60,624 and 124,252
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Solution
The third proportional to 60,624 and 124,252 is: 254,660.85
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
60,624 : 124,252 = 124,252 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
60,624/124,252 = 124,252/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
60,624x = 124,252 × 124,252 - Step 4: Simplify right side
60,624x = 15,438,559,504 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 15,438,559,504/60,624 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 254,660.85
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