Finding the Third Proportional to 61,126 and 132,619
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Solution
The third proportional to 61,126 and 132,619 is: 287,730.25
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
61,126 : 132,619 = 132,619 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
61,126/132,619 = 132,619/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
61,126x = 132,619 × 132,619 - Step 4: Simplify right side
61,126x = 17,587,799,161 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 17,587,799,161/61,126 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 287,730.25
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