Finding the Third Proportional to 61,784 and 125,758
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Solution
The third proportional to 61,784 and 125,758 is: 255,973.63
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
61,784 : 125,758 = 125,758 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
61,784/125,758 = 125,758/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
61,784x = 125,758 × 125,758 - Step 4: Simplify right side
61,784x = 15,815,074,564 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 15,815,074,564/61,784 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 255,973.63
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