Finding the Third Proportional to 60,686 and 124,288
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Solution
The third proportional to 60,686 and 124,288 is: 254,548.12
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
60,686 : 124,288 = 124,288 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
60,686/124,288 = 124,288/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
60,686x = 124,288 × 124,288 - Step 4: Simplify right side
60,686x = 15,447,506,944 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 15,447,506,944/60,686 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 254,548.12
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