Finding the Third Proportional to 61,124 and 82,470
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Solution
The third proportional to 61,124 and 82,470 is: 111,270.55
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
61,124 : 82,470 = 82,470 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
61,124/82,470 = 82,470/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
61,124x = 82,470 × 82,470 - Step 4: Simplify right side
61,124x = 6,801,300,900 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 6,801,300,900/61,124 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 111,270.55
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