Finding the Third Proportional to 61,129 and 124,850
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Solution
The third proportional to 61,129 and 124,850 is: 254,993.91
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
61,129 : 124,850 = 124,850 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
61,129/124,850 = 124,850/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
61,129x = 124,850 × 124,850 - Step 4: Simplify right side
61,129x = 15,587,522,500 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 15,587,522,500/61,129 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 254,993.91
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