Finding the Third Proportional to 61,756 and 127,880
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Solution
The third proportional to 61,756 and 127,880 is: 264,804.95
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
61,756 : 127,880 = 127,880 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
61,756/127,880 = 127,880/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
61,756x = 127,880 × 127,880 - Step 4: Simplify right side
61,756x = 16,353,294,400 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 16,353,294,400/61,756 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 264,804.95
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