Finding the Third Proportional to 61,511 and 130,366
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Solution
The third proportional to 61,511 and 130,366 is: 276,296.82
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
61,511 : 130,366 = 130,366 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
61,511/130,366 = 130,366/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
61,511x = 130,366 × 130,366 - Step 4: Simplify right side
61,511x = 16,995,293,956 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 16,995,293,956/61,511 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 276,296.82
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