Finding the Third Proportional to 61,363 and 129,286
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Solution
The third proportional to 61,363 and 129,286 is: 272,393.30
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
61,363 : 129,286 = 129,286 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
61,363/129,286 = 129,286/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
61,363x = 129,286 × 129,286 - Step 4: Simplify right side
61,363x = 16,714,869,796 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 16,714,869,796/61,363 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 272,393.30
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