Finding the Third Proportional to 60,998 and 129,772
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Solution
The third proportional to 60,998 and 129,772 is: 276,087.28
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
60,998 : 129,772 = 129,772 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
60,998/129,772 = 129,772/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
60,998x = 129,772 × 129,772 - Step 4: Simplify right side
60,998x = 16,840,771,984 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 16,840,771,984/60,998 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 276,087.28
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