Finding the Third Proportional to 60,634 and 129,688
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Solution
The third proportional to 60,634 and 129,688 is: 277,385.25
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
60,634 : 129,688 = 129,688 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
60,634/129,688 = 129,688/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
60,634x = 129,688 × 129,688 - Step 4: Simplify right side
60,634x = 16,818,977,344 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 16,818,977,344/60,634 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 277,385.25
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