Finding the Third Proportional to 61,431.75 and 132,294.09
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Solution
The third proportional to 61,431.75 and 132,294.09 is: 284,897.10
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
61,431.75 : 132,294.09 = 132,294.09 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
61,431.75/132,294.09 = 132,294.09/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
61,431.75x = 132,294.09 × 132,294.09 - Step 4: Simplify right side
61,431.75x = 17,501,727,241.13 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 17,501,727,241.13/61,431.75 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 284,897.10
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