Finding the Third Proportional to 61,186 and 129,726
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Solution
The third proportional to 61,186 and 129,726 is: 275,043.88
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
61,186 : 129,726 = 129,726 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
61,186/129,726 = 129,726/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
61,186x = 129,726 × 129,726 - Step 4: Simplify right side
61,186x = 16,828,835,076 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 16,828,835,076/61,186 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 275,043.88
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