Finding the Third Proportional to 61,417 and 130,215
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Solution
The third proportional to 61,417 and 130,215 is: 276,079.04
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
61,417 : 130,215 = 130,215 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
61,417/130,215 = 130,215/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
61,417x = 130,215 × 130,215 - Step 4: Simplify right side
61,417x = 16,955,946,225 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 16,955,946,225/61,417 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 276,079.04
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