Finding the Third Proportional to 62,526 and 129,214
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Solution
The third proportional to 62,526 and 129,214 is: 267,029.04
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
62,526 : 129,214 = 129,214 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
62,526/129,214 = 129,214/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
62,526x = 129,214 × 129,214 - Step 4: Simplify right side
62,526x = 16,696,257,796 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 16,696,257,796/62,526 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 267,029.04
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