Finding the Third Proportional to 61,064 and 133,936
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Solution
The third proportional to 61,064 and 133,936 is: 293,771.32
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
61,064 : 133,936 = 133,936 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
61,064/133,936 = 133,936/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
61,064x = 133,936 × 133,936 - Step 4: Simplify right side
61,064x = 17,938,852,096 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 17,938,852,096/61,064 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 293,771.32
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