Finding the Third Proportional to 62,268 and 128,966.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 62,268 and 128,966.50 is: 267,109.24
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
62,268 : 128,966.50 = 128,966.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
62,268/128,966.50 = 128,966.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
62,268x = 128,966.50 × 128,966.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
62,268x = 16,632,358,122.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 16,632,358,122.25/62,268 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 267,109.24
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