Finding the Third Proportional to 61,692 and 132,740
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Solution
The third proportional to 61,692 and 132,740 is: 285,610.90
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
61,692 : 132,740 = 132,740 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
61,692/132,740 = 132,740/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
61,692x = 132,740 × 132,740 - Step 4: Simplify right side
61,692x = 17,619,907,600 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 17,619,907,600/61,692 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 285,610.90
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