Finding the Third Proportional to 62,611 and 128,101
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Solution
The third proportional to 62,611 and 128,101 is: 262,092.38
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
62,611 : 128,101 = 128,101 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
62,611/128,101 = 128,101/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
62,611x = 128,101 × 128,101 - Step 4: Simplify right side
62,611x = 16,409,866,201 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 16,409,866,201/62,611 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 262,092.38
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