Finding the Third Proportional to 60,932 and 129,624
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Solution
The third proportional to 60,932 and 129,624 is: 275,756.28
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
60,932 : 129,624 = 129,624 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
60,932/129,624 = 129,624/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
60,932x = 129,624 × 129,624 - Step 4: Simplify right side
60,932x = 16,802,381,376 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 16,802,381,376/60,932 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 275,756.28
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