Finding the Third Proportional to 61,908 and 131,808
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Solution
The third proportional to 61,908 and 131,808 is: 280,631.73
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
61,908 : 131,808 = 131,808 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
61,908/131,808 = 131,808/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
61,908x = 131,808 × 131,808 - Step 4: Simplify right side
61,908x = 17,373,348,864 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 17,373,348,864/61,908 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 280,631.73
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