Finding the Third Proportional to 61,663 and 127,701
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Solution
The third proportional to 61,663 and 127,701 is: 264,462.41
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
61,663 : 127,701 = 127,701 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
61,663/127,701 = 127,701/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
61,663x = 127,701 × 127,701 - Step 4: Simplify right side
61,663x = 16,307,545,401 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 16,307,545,401/61,663 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 264,462.41
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