Finding the Third Proportional to 61,380 and 128,956
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Solution
The third proportional to 61,380 and 128,956 is: 270,929.45
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
61,380 : 128,956 = 128,956 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
61,380/128,956 = 128,956/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
61,380x = 128,956 × 128,956 - Step 4: Simplify right side
61,380x = 16,629,649,936 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 16,629,649,936/61,380 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 270,929.45
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