Finding the Third Proportional to 61,660 and 133,616
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Solution
The third proportional to 61,660 and 133,616 is: 289,543.23
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
61,660 : 133,616 = 133,616 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
61,660/133,616 = 133,616/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
61,660x = 133,616 × 133,616 - Step 4: Simplify right side
61,660x = 17,853,235,456 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 17,853,235,456/61,660 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 289,543.23
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