Finding the Third Proportional to 61,461 and 130,120.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 61,461 and 130,120.50 is: 275,481.11
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
61,461 : 130,120.50 = 130,120.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
61,461/130,120.50 = 130,120.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
61,461x = 130,120.50 × 130,120.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
61,461x = 16,931,344,520.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 16,931,344,520.25/61,461 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 275,481.11
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