Finding the Third Proportional to 61,236 and 130,152
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Solution
The third proportional to 61,236 and 130,152 is: 276,627.20
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
61,236 : 130,152 = 130,152 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
61,236/130,152 = 130,152/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
61,236x = 130,152 × 130,152 - Step 4: Simplify right side
61,236x = 16,939,543,104 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 16,939,543,104/61,236 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 276,627.20
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