Finding the Third Proportional to 62,056 and 129,360
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Solution
The third proportional to 62,056 and 129,360 is: 269,659.82
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
62,056 : 129,360 = 129,360 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
62,056/129,360 = 129,360/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
62,056x = 129,360 × 129,360 - Step 4: Simplify right side
62,056x = 16,734,009,600 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 16,734,009,600/62,056 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 269,659.82
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