Finding the Third Proportional to 61,652 and 133,016
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Solution
The third proportional to 61,652 and 133,016 is: 286,985.93
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
61,652 : 133,016 = 133,016 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
61,652/133,016 = 133,016/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
61,652x = 133,016 × 133,016 - Step 4: Simplify right side
61,652x = 17,693,256,256 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 17,693,256,256/61,652 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 286,985.93
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