Finding the Third Proportional to 61,670 and 131,764
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Solution
The third proportional to 61,670 and 131,764 is: 281,526.70
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
61,670 : 131,764 = 131,764 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
61,670/131,764 = 131,764/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
61,670x = 131,764 × 131,764 - Step 4: Simplify right side
61,670x = 17,361,751,696 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 17,361,751,696/61,670 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 281,526.70
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