Finding the Third Proportional to 61,433 and 133,982
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Solution
The third proportional to 61,433 and 133,982 is: 292,207.39
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
61,433 : 133,982 = 133,982 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
61,433/133,982 = 133,982/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
61,433x = 133,982 × 133,982 - Step 4: Simplify right side
61,433x = 17,951,176,324 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 17,951,176,324/61,433 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 292,207.39
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