Finding the Third Proportional to 61,064 and 131,335
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Solution
The third proportional to 61,064 and 131,335 is: 282,472.20
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
61,064 : 131,335 = 131,335 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
61,064/131,335 = 131,335/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
61,064x = 131,335 × 131,335 - Step 4: Simplify right side
61,064x = 17,248,882,225 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 17,248,882,225/61,064 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 282,472.20
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