Finding the Third Proportional to 61,168 and 133,992
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Solution
The third proportional to 61,168 and 133,992 is: 293,517.13
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
61,168 : 133,992 = 133,992 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
61,168/133,992 = 133,992/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
61,168x = 133,992 × 133,992 - Step 4: Simplify right side
61,168x = 17,953,856,064 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 17,953,856,064/61,168 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 293,517.13
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