Finding the Third Proportional to 60,924 and 141,028.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 60,924 and 141,028.50 is: 326,456.53
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
60,924 : 141,028.50 = 141,028.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
60,924/141,028.50 = 141,028.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
60,924x = 141,028.50 × 141,028.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
60,924x = 19,889,037,812.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 19,889,037,812.25/60,924 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 326,456.53
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