Finding the Third Proportional to 61,256 and 133,448
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Solution
The third proportional to 61,256 and 133,448 is: 290,720.40
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
61,256 : 133,448 = 133,448 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
61,256/133,448 = 133,448/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
61,256x = 133,448 × 133,448 - Step 4: Simplify right side
61,256x = 17,808,368,704 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 17,808,368,704/61,256 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 290,720.40
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