Finding the Third Proportional to 60,651 and 127,584
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Solution
The third proportional to 60,651 and 127,584 is: 268,382.67
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
60,651 : 127,584 = 127,584 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
60,651/127,584 = 127,584/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
60,651x = 127,584 × 127,584 - Step 4: Simplify right side
60,651x = 16,277,677,056 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 16,277,677,056/60,651 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 268,382.67
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