Finding the Third Proportional to 62,612 and 128,103
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Solution
The third proportional to 62,612 and 128,103 is: 262,096.38
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
62,612 : 128,103 = 128,103 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
62,612/128,103 = 128,103/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
62,612x = 128,103 × 128,103 - Step 4: Simplify right side
62,612x = 16,410,378,609 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 16,410,378,609/62,612 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 262,096.38
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