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Finding the Third Proportional to 61,281 and 125,154

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Solution

The third proportional to 61,281 and 125,154 is: 255,601.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    61,281 : 125,154 = 125,154 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    61,281/125,154 = 125,154/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    61,281x = 125,154 × 125,154
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    61,281x = 15,663,523,716
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,663,523,716/61,281
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255,601.63

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