Finding the Third Proportional to 60,764 and 125,416
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Solution
The third proportional to 60,764 and 125,416 is: 258,856.77
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
60,764 : 125,416 = 125,416 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
60,764/125,416 = 125,416/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
60,764x = 125,416 × 125,416 - Step 4: Simplify right side
60,764x = 15,729,173,056 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 15,729,173,056/60,764 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 258,856.77
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