Finding the Third Proportional to 61,360 and 132,385
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Solution
The third proportional to 61,360 and 132,385 is: 285,622.36
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
61,360 : 132,385 = 132,385 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
61,360/132,385 = 132,385/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
61,360x = 132,385 × 132,385 - Step 4: Simplify right side
61,360x = 17,525,788,225 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 17,525,788,225/61,360 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 285,622.36
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