Finding the Third Proportional to 62,110 and 128,776
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Solution
The third proportional to 62,110 and 128,776 is: 266,998.20
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
62,110 : 128,776 = 128,776 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
62,110/128,776 = 128,776/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
62,110x = 128,776 × 128,776 - Step 4: Simplify right side
62,110x = 16,583,258,176 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 16,583,258,176/62,110 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 266,998.20
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