Finding the Third Proportional to 61,758 and 126,428
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Solution
The third proportional to 61,758 and 126,428 is: 258,817.31
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
61,758 : 126,428 = 126,428 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
61,758/126,428 = 126,428/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
61,758x = 126,428 × 126,428 - Step 4: Simplify right side
61,758x = 15,984,039,184 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 15,984,039,184/61,758 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 258,817.31
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