Finding the Third Proportional to 61,422 and 129,033
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Solution
The third proportional to 61,422 and 129,033 is: 271,067.62
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
61,422 : 129,033 = 129,033 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
61,422/129,033 = 129,033/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
61,422x = 129,033 × 129,033 - Step 4: Simplify right side
61,422x = 16,649,515,089 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 16,649,515,089/61,422 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 271,067.62
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