Finding the Third Proportional to 60,471 and 125,844.75
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Solution
The third proportional to 60,471 and 125,844.75 is: 261,892.50
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
60,471 : 125,844.75 = 125,844.75 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
60,471/125,844.75 = 125,844.75/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
60,471x = 125,844.75 × 125,844.75 - Step 4: Simplify right side
60,471x = 15,836,901,102.56 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 15,836,901,102.56/60,471 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 261,892.50
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