Finding the Third Proportional to 62,600 and 129,344
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Solution
The third proportional to 62,600 and 129,344 is: 267,250.32
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
62,600 : 129,344 = 129,344 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
62,600/129,344 = 129,344/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
62,600x = 129,344 × 129,344 - Step 4: Simplify right side
62,600x = 16,729,870,336 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 16,729,870,336/62,600 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 267,250.32
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