Finding the Third Proportional to 60,640 and 124,195
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Solution
The third proportional to 60,640 and 124,195 is: 254,360.13
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
60,640 : 124,195 = 124,195 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
60,640/124,195 = 124,195/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
60,640x = 124,195 × 124,195 - Step 4: Simplify right side
60,640x = 15,424,398,025 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 15,424,398,025/60,640 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 254,360.13
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