Finding the Third Proportional to 62,594 and 128,104
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Solution
The third proportional to 62,594 and 128,104 is: 262,175.84
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
62,594 : 128,104 = 128,104 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
62,594/128,104 = 128,104/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
62,594x = 128,104 × 128,104 - Step 4: Simplify right side
62,594x = 16,410,634,816 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 16,410,634,816/62,594 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 262,175.84
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