Finding the Third Proportional to 61,800 and 127,977
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Solution
The third proportional to 61,800 and 127,977 is: 265,018.00
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
61,800 : 127,977 = 127,977 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
61,800/127,977 = 127,977/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
61,800x = 127,977 × 127,977 - Step 4: Simplify right side
61,800x = 16,378,112,529 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 16,378,112,529/61,800 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 265,018.00
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