Finding the Third Proportional to 61,493 and 132,673
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Solution
The third proportional to 61,493 and 132,673 is: 286,245.99
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
61,493 : 132,673 = 132,673 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
61,493/132,673 = 132,673/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
61,493x = 132,673 × 132,673 - Step 4: Simplify right side
61,493x = 17,602,124,929 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 17,602,124,929/61,493 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 286,245.99
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