Finding the Third Proportional to 61,975 and 127,618
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Solution
The third proportional to 61,975 and 127,618 is: 262,789.09
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
61,975 : 127,618 = 127,618 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
61,975/127,618 = 127,618/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
61,975x = 127,618 × 127,618 - Step 4: Simplify right side
61,975x = 16,286,353,924 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 16,286,353,924/61,975 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 262,789.09
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