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Finding the Third Proportional to 61,256 and 125,104

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Solution

The third proportional to 61,256 and 125,104 is: 255,501.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    61,256 : 125,104 = 125,104 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    61,256/125,104 = 125,104/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    61,256x = 125,104 × 125,104
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    61,256x = 15,651,010,816
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,651,010,816/61,256
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255,501.68

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