Finding the Third Proportional to 60,643 and 127,569.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 60,643 and 127,569.50 is: 268,357.06
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
60,643 : 127,569.50 = 127,569.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
60,643/127,569.50 = 127,569.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
60,643x = 127,569.50 × 127,569.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
60,643x = 16,273,977,330.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 16,273,977,330.25/60,643 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 268,357.06
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