Finding the Third Proportional to 61,764 and 125,710
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Solution
The third proportional to 61,764 and 125,710 is: 255,861.09
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
61,764 : 125,710 = 125,710 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
61,764/125,710 = 125,710/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
61,764x = 125,710 × 125,710 - Step 4: Simplify right side
61,764x = 15,803,004,100 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 15,803,004,100/61,764 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 255,861.09
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