Finding the Third Proportional to 61,146 and 124,884
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Solution
The third proportional to 61,146 and 124,884 is: 255,061.88
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
61,146 : 124,884 = 124,884 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
61,146/124,884 = 124,884/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
61,146x = 124,884 × 124,884 - Step 4: Simplify right side
61,146x = 15,596,013,456 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 15,596,013,456/61,146 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 255,061.88
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