Finding the Third Proportional to 61,215 and 129,776
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Solution
The third proportional to 61,215 and 129,776 is: 275,125.54
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
61,215 : 129,776 = 129,776 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
61,215/129,776 = 129,776/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
61,215x = 129,776 × 129,776 - Step 4: Simplify right side
61,215x = 16,841,810,176 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 16,841,810,176/61,215 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 275,125.54
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