Finding the Third Proportional to 61,063 and 128,686
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Solution
The third proportional to 61,063 and 128,686 is: 271,196.74
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
61,063 : 128,686 = 128,686 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
61,063/128,686 = 128,686/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
61,063x = 128,686 × 128,686 - Step 4: Simplify right side
61,063x = 16,560,086,596 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 16,560,086,596/61,063 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 271,196.74
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