Finding the Third Proportional to 61,381.50 and 128,955
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Solution
The third proportional to 61,381.50 and 128,955 is: 270,918.63
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
61,381.50 : 128,955 = 128,955 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
61,381.50/128,955 = 128,955/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
61,381.50x = 128,955 × 128,955 - Step 4: Simplify right side
61,381.50x = 16,629,392,025 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 16,629,392,025/61,381.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 270,918.63
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