Finding the Third Proportional to 61,064 and 128,688
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Solution
The third proportional to 61,064 and 128,688 is: 271,200.73
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
61,064 : 128,688 = 128,688 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
61,064/128,688 = 128,688/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
61,064x = 128,688 × 128,688 - Step 4: Simplify right side
61,064x = 16,560,601,344 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 16,560,601,344/61,064 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 271,200.73
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