Finding the Third Proportional to 61,238 and 133,708
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Solution
The third proportional to 61,238 and 133,708 is: 291,940.12
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
61,238 : 133,708 = 133,708 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
61,238/133,708 = 133,708/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
61,238x = 133,708 × 133,708 - Step 4: Simplify right side
61,238x = 17,877,829,264 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 17,877,829,264/61,238 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 291,940.12
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