Finding the Third Proportional to 61,677.75 and 132,873.75
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Solution
The third proportional to 61,677.75 and 132,873.75 is: 286,252.88
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
61,677.75 : 132,873.75 = 132,873.75 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
61,677.75/132,873.75 = 132,873.75/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
61,677.75x = 132,873.75 × 132,873.75 - Step 4: Simplify right side
61,677.75x = 17,655,433,439.06 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 17,655,433,439.06/61,677.75 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 286,252.88
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