Finding the Third Proportional to 61,338 and 132,346
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Solution
The third proportional to 61,338 and 132,346 is: 285,556.49
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
61,338 : 132,346 = 132,346 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
61,338/132,346 = 132,346/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
61,338x = 132,346 × 132,346 - Step 4: Simplify right side
61,338x = 17,515,463,716 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 17,515,463,716/61,338 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 285,556.49
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