Finding the Third Proportional to 60,762 and 125,412
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Solution
The third proportional to 60,762 and 125,412 is: 258,848.78
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
60,762 : 125,412 = 125,412 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
60,762/125,412 = 125,412/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
60,762x = 125,412 × 125,412 - Step 4: Simplify right side
60,762x = 15,728,169,744 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 15,728,169,744/60,762 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 258,848.78
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