Finding the Third Proportional to 61,416 and 129,354
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Solution
The third proportional to 61,416 and 129,354 is: 272,444.60
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
61,416 : 129,354 = 129,354 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
61,416/129,354 = 129,354/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
61,416x = 129,354 × 129,354 - Step 4: Simplify right side
61,416x = 16,732,457,316 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 16,732,457,316/61,416 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 272,444.60
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