Finding the Third Proportional to 61,320 and 125,220
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Solution
The third proportional to 61,320 and 125,220 is: 255,708.55
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
61,320 : 125,220 = 125,220 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
61,320/125,220 = 125,220/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
61,320x = 125,220 × 125,220 - Step 4: Simplify right side
61,320x = 15,680,048,400 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 15,680,048,400/61,320 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 255,708.55
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