Finding the Third Proportional to 61,130 and 124,852
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Solution
The third proportional to 61,130 and 124,852 is: 254,997.90
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
61,130 : 124,852 = 124,852 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
61,130/124,852 = 124,852/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
61,130x = 124,852 × 124,852 - Step 4: Simplify right side
61,130x = 15,588,021,904 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 15,588,021,904/61,130 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 254,997.90
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