Finding the Third Proportional to 61,004 and 132,304
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Solution
The third proportional to 61,004 and 132,304 is: 286,937.72
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
61,004 : 132,304 = 132,304 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
61,004/132,304 = 132,304/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
61,004x = 132,304 × 132,304 - Step 4: Simplify right side
61,004x = 17,504,348,416 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 17,504,348,416/61,004 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 286,937.72
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