Finding the Third Proportional to 61,072 and 87,128
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Solution
The third proportional to 61,072 and 87,128 is: 124,300.64
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
61,072 : 87,128 = 87,128 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
61,072/87,128 = 87,128/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
61,072x = 87,128 × 87,128 - Step 4: Simplify right side
61,072x = 7,591,288,384 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 7,591,288,384/61,072 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 124,300.64
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