Finding the Third Proportional to 61,164 and 133,548
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Solution
The third proportional to 61,164 and 133,548 is: 291,594.21
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
61,164 : 133,548 = 133,548 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
61,164/133,548 = 133,548/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
61,164x = 133,548 × 133,548 - Step 4: Simplify right side
61,164x = 17,835,068,304 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 17,835,068,304/61,164 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 291,594.21
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