Finding the Third Proportional to 61,204 and 133,640
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Solution
The third proportional to 61,204 and 133,640 is: 291,805.27
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
61,204 : 133,640 = 133,640 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
61,204/133,640 = 133,640/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
61,204x = 133,640 × 133,640 - Step 4: Simplify right side
61,204x = 17,859,649,600 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 17,859,649,600/61,204 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 291,805.27
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