Finding the Third Proportional to 61,126 and 129,612
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Solution
The third proportional to 61,126 and 129,612 is: 274,830.20
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
61,126 : 129,612 = 129,612 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
61,126/129,612 = 129,612/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
61,126x = 129,612 × 129,612 - Step 4: Simplify right side
61,126x = 16,799,270,544 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 16,799,270,544/61,126 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 274,830.20
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