Finding the Third Proportional to 61,418 and 129,028
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Solution
The third proportional to 61,418 and 129,028 is: 271,064.26
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
61,418 : 129,028 = 129,028 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
61,418/129,028 = 129,028/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
61,418x = 129,028 × 129,028 - Step 4: Simplify right side
61,418x = 16,648,224,784 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 16,648,224,784/61,418 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 271,064.26
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