Finding the Third Proportional to 61,066 and 128,692
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Solution
The third proportional to 61,066 and 128,692 is: 271,208.71
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
61,066 : 128,692 = 128,692 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
61,066/128,692 = 128,692/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
61,066x = 128,692 × 128,692 - Step 4: Simplify right side
61,066x = 16,561,630,864 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 16,561,630,864/61,066 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 271,208.71
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