Finding the Third Proportional to 61,167 and 132,126
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Solution
The third proportional to 61,167 and 132,126 is: 285,403.57
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
61,167 : 132,126 = 132,126 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
61,167/132,126 = 132,126/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
61,167x = 132,126 × 132,126 - Step 4: Simplify right side
61,167x = 17,457,279,876 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 17,457,279,876/61,167 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 285,403.57
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