Finding the Third Proportional to 61,060 and 128,680
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Solution
The third proportional to 61,060 and 128,680 is: 271,184.78
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
61,060 : 128,680 = 128,680 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
61,060/128,680 = 128,680/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
61,060x = 128,680 × 128,680 - Step 4: Simplify right side
61,060x = 16,558,542,400 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 16,558,542,400/61,060 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 271,184.78
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