Finding the Third Proportional to 61,154 and 132,292
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Solution
The third proportional to 61,154 and 132,292 is: 286,181.99
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
61,154 : 132,292 = 132,292 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
61,154/132,292 = 132,292/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
61,154x = 132,292 × 132,292 - Step 4: Simplify right side
61,154x = 17,501,173,264 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 17,501,173,264/61,154 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 286,181.99
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