Finding the Third Proportional to 61,676 and 88,132
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Solution
The third proportional to 61,676 and 88,132 is: 125,936.34
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
61,676 : 88,132 = 88,132 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
61,676/88,132 = 88,132/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
61,676x = 88,132 × 88,132 - Step 4: Simplify right side
61,676x = 7,767,249,424 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 7,767,249,424/61,676 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 125,936.34
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