Finding the Third Proportional to 61,554 and 133,908
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Solution
The third proportional to 61,554 and 133,908 is: 291,310.92
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
61,554 : 133,908 = 133,908 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
61,554/133,908 = 133,908/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
61,554x = 133,908 × 133,908 - Step 4: Simplify right side
61,554x = 17,931,352,464 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 17,931,352,464/61,554 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 291,310.92
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