Finding the Third Proportional to 61,254 and 125,100
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Solution
The third proportional to 61,254 and 125,100 is: 255,493.68
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
61,254 : 125,100 = 125,100 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
61,254/125,100 = 125,100/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
61,254x = 125,100 × 125,100 - Step 4: Simplify right side
61,254x = 15,650,010,000 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 15,650,010,000/61,254 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 255,493.68
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