Finding the Third Proportional to 62,511 and 127,343
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Solution
The third proportional to 62,511 and 127,343 is: 259,414.18
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
62,511 : 127,343 = 127,343 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
62,511/127,343 = 127,343/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
62,511x = 127,343 × 127,343 - Step 4: Simplify right side
62,511x = 16,216,239,649 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 16,216,239,649/62,511 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 259,414.18
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