Finding the Third Proportional to 61,242 and 133,716
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Solution
The third proportional to 61,242 and 133,716 is: 291,955.99
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
61,242 : 133,716 = 133,716 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
61,242/133,716 = 133,716/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
61,242x = 133,716 × 133,716 - Step 4: Simplify right side
61,242x = 17,879,968,656 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 17,879,968,656/61,242 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 291,955.99
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