Finding the Third Proportional to 61,442 and 130,320
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Solution
The third proportional to 61,442 and 130,320 is: 276,411.94
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
61,442 : 130,320 = 130,320 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
61,442/130,320 = 130,320/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
61,442x = 130,320 × 130,320 - Step 4: Simplify right side
61,442x = 16,983,302,400 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 16,983,302,400/61,442 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 276,411.94
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