Finding the Third Proportional to 62,400 and 129,216
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Solution
The third proportional to 62,400 and 129,216 is: 267,576.52
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
62,400 : 129,216 = 129,216 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
62,400/129,216 = 129,216/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
62,400x = 129,216 × 129,216 - Step 4: Simplify right side
62,400x = 16,696,774,656 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 16,696,774,656/62,400 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 267,576.52
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