Finding the Third Proportional to 61,128 and 129,615
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Solution
The third proportional to 61,128 and 129,615 is: 274,833.93
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
61,128 : 129,615 = 129,615 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
61,128/129,615 = 129,615/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
61,128x = 129,615 × 129,615 - Step 4: Simplify right side
61,128x = 16,800,048,225 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 16,800,048,225/61,128 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 274,833.93
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