Finding the Third Proportional to 61,564 and 132,848
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Solution
The third proportional to 61,564 and 132,848 is: 286,670.64
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
61,564 : 132,848 = 132,848 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
61,564/132,848 = 132,848/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
61,564x = 132,848 × 132,848 - Step 4: Simplify right side
61,564x = 17,648,591,104 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 17,648,591,104/61,564 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 286,670.64
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