Finding the Third Proportional to 61,207 and 133,645
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Solution
The third proportional to 61,207 and 133,645 is: 291,812.80
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
61,207 : 133,645 = 133,645 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
61,207/133,645 = 133,645/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
61,207x = 133,645 × 133,645 - Step 4: Simplify right side
61,207x = 17,860,986,025 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 17,860,986,025/61,207 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 291,812.80
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