Finding the Third Proportional to 61,035 and 125,991
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Solution
The third proportional to 61,035 and 125,991 is: 260,075.89
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
61,035 : 125,991 = 125,991 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
61,035/125,991 = 125,991/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
61,035x = 125,991 × 125,991 - Step 4: Simplify right side
61,035x = 15,873,732,081 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 15,873,732,081/61,035 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 260,075.89
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