Finding the Third Proportional to 61,283.55 and 132,414.31
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Solution
The third proportional to 61,283.55 and 132,414.31 is: 286,105.32
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
61,283.55 : 132,414.31 = 132,414.31 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
61,283.55/132,414.31 = 132,414.31/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
61,283.55x = 132,414.31 × 132,414.31 - Step 4: Simplify right side
61,283.55x = 17,533,550,474.09 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 17,533,550,474.09/61,283.55 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 286,105.32
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