Finding the Third Proportional to 61,062 and 128,684
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Solution
The third proportional to 61,062 and 128,684 is: 271,192.75
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
61,062 : 128,684 = 128,684 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
61,062/128,684 = 128,684/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
61,062x = 128,684 × 128,684 - Step 4: Simplify right side
61,062x = 16,559,571,856 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 16,559,571,856/61,062 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 271,192.75
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