Finding the Third Proportional to 61,054 and 126,785
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Solution
The third proportional to 61,054 and 126,785 is: 263,282.28
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
61,054 : 126,785 = 126,785 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
61,054/126,785 = 126,785/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
61,054x = 126,785 × 126,785 - Step 4: Simplify right side
61,054x = 16,074,436,225 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 16,074,436,225/61,054 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 263,282.28
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