Finding the Third Proportional to 61,581 and 132,658
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Solution
The third proportional to 61,581 and 132,658 is: 285,772.32
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
61,581 : 132,658 = 132,658 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
61,581/132,658 = 132,658/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
61,581x = 132,658 × 132,658 - Step 4: Simplify right side
61,581x = 17,598,144,964 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 17,598,144,964/61,581 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 285,772.32
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