Finding the Third Proportional to 61,345 and 132,083
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Solution
The third proportional to 61,345 and 132,083 is: 284,390.23
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
61,345 : 132,083 = 132,083 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
61,345/132,083 = 132,083/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
61,345x = 132,083 × 132,083 - Step 4: Simplify right side
61,345x = 17,445,918,889 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 17,445,918,889/61,345 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 284,390.23
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