Finding the Third Proportional to 61,086 and 129,894
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Solution
The third proportional to 61,086 and 129,894 is: 276,208.15
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
61,086 : 129,894 = 129,894 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
61,086/129,894 = 129,894/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
61,086x = 129,894 × 129,894 - Step 4: Simplify right side
61,086x = 16,872,451,236 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 16,872,451,236/61,086 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 276,208.15
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