Finding the Third Proportional to 61,463 and 132,268
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Solution
The third proportional to 61,463 and 132,268 is: 284,639.93
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
61,463 : 132,268 = 132,268 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
61,463/132,268 = 132,268/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
61,463x = 132,268 × 132,268 - Step 4: Simplify right side
61,463x = 17,494,823,824 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 17,494,823,824/61,463 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 284,639.93
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