Finding the Third Proportional to 61,053 and 126,783
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Solution
The third proportional to 61,053 and 126,783 is: 263,278.28
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
61,053 : 126,783 = 126,783 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
61,053/126,783 = 126,783/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
61,053x = 126,783 × 126,783 - Step 4: Simplify right side
61,053x = 16,073,929,089 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 16,073,929,089/61,053 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 263,278.28
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