Finding the Third Proportional to 61,330 and 113,912
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Solution
The third proportional to 61,330 and 113,912 is: 211,575.80
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
61,330 : 113,912 = 113,912 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
61,330/113,912 = 113,912/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
61,330x = 113,912 × 113,912 - Step 4: Simplify right side
61,330x = 12,975,943,744 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 12,975,943,744/61,330 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 211,575.80
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