Finding the Third Proportional to 61,680 and 133,728
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Solution
The third proportional to 61,680 and 133,728 is: 289,934.79
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
61,680 : 133,728 = 133,728 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
61,680/133,728 = 133,728/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
61,680x = 133,728 × 133,728 - Step 4: Simplify right side
61,680x = 17,883,177,984 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 17,883,177,984/61,680 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 289,934.79
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