Finding the Third Proportional to 61,236 and 128,004
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Solution
The third proportional to 61,236 and 128,004 is: 267,571.76
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
61,236 : 128,004 = 128,004 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
61,236/128,004 = 128,004/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
61,236x = 128,004 × 128,004 - Step 4: Simplify right side
61,236x = 16,385,024,016 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 16,385,024,016/61,236 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 267,571.76
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