Finding the Third Proportional to 61,708 and 127,788
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Solution
The third proportional to 61,708 and 127,788 is: 264,629.76
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
61,708 : 127,788 = 127,788 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
61,708/127,788 = 127,788/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
61,708x = 127,788 × 127,788 - Step 4: Simplify right side
61,708x = 16,329,772,944 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 16,329,772,944/61,708 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 264,629.76
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