Finding the Third Proportional to 62,590 and 128,096
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Solution
The third proportional to 62,590 and 128,096 is: 262,159.85
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
62,590 : 128,096 = 128,096 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
62,590/128,096 = 128,096/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
62,590x = 128,096 × 128,096 - Step 4: Simplify right side
62,590x = 16,408,585,216 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 16,408,585,216/62,590 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 262,159.85
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