Finding the Third Proportional to 62,353 and 129,139.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 62,353 and 129,139.50 is: 267,461.24
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
62,353 : 129,139.50 = 129,139.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
62,353/129,139.50 = 129,139.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
62,353x = 129,139.50 × 129,139.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
62,353x = 16,677,010,460.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 16,677,010,460.25/62,353 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 267,461.24
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