Finding the Third Proportional to 60,694 and 124,304
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Solution
The third proportional to 60,694 and 124,304 is: 254,580.10
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
60,694 : 124,304 = 124,304 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
60,694/124,304 = 124,304/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
60,694x = 124,304 × 124,304 - Step 4: Simplify right side
60,694x = 15,451,484,416 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 15,451,484,416/60,694 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 254,580.10
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