Finding the Third Proportional to 61,762 and 120,452
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Solution
The third proportional to 61,762 and 120,452 is: 234,912.80
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
61,762 : 120,452 = 120,452 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
61,762/120,452 = 120,452/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
61,762x = 120,452 × 120,452 - Step 4: Simplify right side
61,762x = 14,508,684,304 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 14,508,684,304/61,762 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 234,912.80
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