Finding the Third Proportional to 61,286.63 and 131,955.75
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Solution
The third proportional to 61,286.63 and 131,955.75 is: 284,112.89
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
61,286.63 : 131,955.75 = 131,955.75 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
61,286.63/131,955.75 = 131,955.75/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
61,286.63x = 131,955.75 × 131,955.75 - Step 4: Simplify right side
61,286.63x = 17,412,319,958.06 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 17,412,319,958.06/61,286.63 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 284,112.89
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