Finding the Third Proportional to 61,044 and 125,742
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Solution
The third proportional to 61,044 and 125,742 is: 259,010.72
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
61,044 : 125,742 = 125,742 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
61,044/125,742 = 125,742/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
61,044x = 125,742 × 125,742 - Step 4: Simplify right side
61,044x = 15,811,050,564 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 15,811,050,564/61,044 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 259,010.72
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