Finding the Third Proportional to 61,674 and 132,084
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Solution
The third proportional to 61,674 and 132,084 is: 282,877.44
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
61,674 : 132,084 = 132,084 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
61,674/132,084 = 132,084/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
61,674x = 132,084 × 132,084 - Step 4: Simplify right side
61,674x = 17,446,183,056 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 17,446,183,056/61,674 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 282,877.44
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