Finding the Third Proportional to 61,336 and 125,252
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Solution
The third proportional to 61,336 and 125,252 is: 255,772.52
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
61,336 : 125,252 = 125,252 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
61,336/125,252 = 125,252/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
61,336x = 125,252 × 125,252 - Step 4: Simplify right side
61,336x = 15,688,063,504 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 15,688,063,504/61,336 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 255,772.52
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