Finding the Third Proportional to 61,796 and 132,907
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Solution
The third proportional to 61,796 and 132,907 is: 285,848.12
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
61,796 : 132,907 = 132,907 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
61,796/132,907 = 132,907/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
61,796x = 132,907 × 132,907 - Step 4: Simplify right side
61,796x = 17,664,270,649 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 17,664,270,649/61,796 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 285,848.12
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