Finding the Third Proportional to 61,552 and 133,904
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Solution
The third proportional to 61,552 and 133,904 is: 291,302.98
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
61,552 : 133,904 = 133,904 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
61,552/133,904 = 133,904/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
61,552x = 133,904 × 133,904 - Step 4: Simplify right side
61,552x = 17,930,281,216 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 17,930,281,216/61,552 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 291,302.98
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