Finding the Third Proportional to 61,766 and 125,713
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Solution
The third proportional to 61,766 and 125,713 is: 255,865.01
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
61,766 : 125,713 = 125,713 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
61,766/125,713 = 125,713/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
61,766x = 125,713 × 125,713 - Step 4: Simplify right side
61,766x = 15,803,758,369 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 15,803,758,369/61,766 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 255,865.01
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