Finding the Third Proportional to 60,768 and 125,424
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Solution
The third proportional to 60,768 and 125,424 is: 258,872.76
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
60,768 : 125,424 = 125,424 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
60,768/125,424 = 125,424/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
60,768x = 125,424 × 125,424 - Step 4: Simplify right side
60,768x = 15,731,179,776 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 15,731,179,776/60,768 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 258,872.76
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