Finding the Third Proportional to 61,400 and 127,168
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Solution
The third proportional to 61,400 and 127,168 is: 263,382.74
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
61,400 : 127,168 = 127,168 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
61,400/127,168 = 127,168/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
61,400x = 127,168 × 127,168 - Step 4: Simplify right side
61,400x = 16,171,700,224 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 16,171,700,224/61,400 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 263,382.74
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