Finding the Third Proportional to 61,200 and 132,192
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Solution
The third proportional to 61,200 and 132,192 is: 285,534.72
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
61,200 : 132,192 = 132,192 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
61,200/132,192 = 132,192/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
61,200x = 132,192 × 132,192 - Step 4: Simplify right side
61,200x = 17,474,724,864 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 17,474,724,864/61,200 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 285,534.72
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