Finding the Third Proportional to 61,354 and 132,374
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Solution
The third proportional to 61,354 and 132,374 is: 285,602.83
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
61,354 : 132,374 = 132,374 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
61,354/132,374 = 132,374/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
61,354x = 132,374 × 132,374 - Step 4: Simplify right side
61,354x = 17,522,875,876 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 17,522,875,876/61,354 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 285,602.83
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