Finding the Third Proportional to 61,560 and 132,314
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Solution
The third proportional to 61,560 and 132,314 is: 284,389.13
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
61,560 : 132,314 = 132,314 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
61,560/132,314 = 132,314/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
61,560x = 132,314 × 132,314 - Step 4: Simplify right side
61,560x = 17,506,994,596 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 17,506,994,596/61,560 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 284,389.13
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