Finding the Third Proportional to 62,526 and 127,602
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Solution
The third proportional to 62,526 and 127,602 is: 260,408.00
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
62,526 : 127,602 = 127,602 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
62,526/127,602 = 127,602/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
62,526x = 127,602 × 127,602 - Step 4: Simplify right side
62,526x = 16,282,270,404 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 16,282,270,404/62,526 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 260,408.00
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