Finding the Third Proportional to 61,164 and 133,984
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Solution
The third proportional to 61,164 and 133,984 is: 293,501.28
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
61,164 : 133,984 = 133,984 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
61,164/133,984 = 133,984/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
61,164x = 133,984 × 133,984 - Step 4: Simplify right side
61,164x = 17,951,712,256 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 17,951,712,256/61,164 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 293,501.28
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