Finding the Third Proportional to 61,553 and 145,223
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Solution
The third proportional to 61,553 and 145,223 is: 342,627.00
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
61,553 : 145,223 = 145,223 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
61,553/145,223 = 145,223/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
61,553x = 145,223 × 145,223 - Step 4: Simplify right side
61,553x = 21,089,719,729 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 21,089,719,729/61,553 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 342,627.00
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