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Finding the Third Proportional to 61,220 and 125,032

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Solution

The third proportional to 61,220 and 125,032 is: 255,357.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    61,220 : 125,032 = 125,032 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    61,220/125,032 = 125,032/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    61,220x = 125,032 × 125,032
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    61,220x = 15,633,001,024
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,633,001,024/61,220
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255,357.74

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