Finding the Third Proportional to 61,056 and 131,304
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Solution
The third proportional to 61,056 and 131,304 is: 282,375.86
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
61,056 : 131,304 = 131,304 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
61,056/131,304 = 131,304/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
61,056x = 131,304 × 131,304 - Step 4: Simplify right side
61,056x = 17,240,740,416 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 17,240,740,416/61,056 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 282,375.86
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