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Finding the Third Proportional to 61,264 and 125,120

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Solution

The third proportional to 61,264 and 125,120 is: 255,533.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    61,264 : 125,120 = 125,120 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    61,264/125,120 = 125,120/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    61,264x = 125,120 × 125,120
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    61,264x = 15,655,014,400
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,655,014,400/61,264
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255,533.66

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