Finding the Third Proportional to 61,047 and 126,771
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Solution
The third proportional to 61,047 and 126,771 is: 263,254.32
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
61,047 : 126,771 = 126,771 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
61,047/126,771 = 126,771/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
61,047x = 126,771 × 126,771 - Step 4: Simplify right side
61,047x = 16,070,886,441 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 16,070,886,441/61,047 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 263,254.32
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