Finding the Third Proportional to 62,734.50 and 128,526
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Solution
The third proportional to 62,734.50 and 128,526 is: 263,314.97
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
62,734.50 : 128,526 = 128,526 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
62,734.50/128,526 = 128,526/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
62,734.50x = 128,526 × 128,526 - Step 4: Simplify right side
62,734.50x = 16,518,932,676 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 16,518,932,676/62,734.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 263,314.97
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