Finding the Third Proportional to 61,402 and 132,524
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Solution
The third proportional to 61,402 and 132,524 is: 286,026.69
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
61,402 : 132,524 = 132,524 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
61,402/132,524 = 132,524/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
61,402x = 132,524 × 132,524 - Step 4: Simplify right side
61,402x = 17,562,610,576 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 17,562,610,576/61,402 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 286,026.69
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