Finding the Third Proportional to 61,206 and 133,644
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Solution
The third proportional to 61,206 and 133,644 is: 291,813.20
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
61,206 : 133,644 = 133,644 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
61,206/133,644 = 133,644/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
61,206x = 133,644 × 133,644 - Step 4: Simplify right side
61,206x = 17,860,718,736 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 17,860,718,736/61,206 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 291,813.20
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