Finding the Third Proportional to 61,044 and 133,572
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Solution
The third proportional to 61,044 and 133,572 is: 292,272.45
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
61,044 : 133,572 = 133,572 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
61,044/133,572 = 133,572/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
61,044x = 133,572 × 133,572 - Step 4: Simplify right side
61,044x = 17,841,479,184 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 17,841,479,184/61,044 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 292,272.45
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