Finding the Third Proportional to 61,688 and 133,186
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Solution
The third proportional to 61,688 and 133,186 is: 287,552.05
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
61,688 : 133,186 = 133,186 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
61,688/133,186 = 133,186/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
61,688x = 133,186 × 133,186 - Step 4: Simplify right side
61,688x = 17,738,510,596 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 17,738,510,596/61,688 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 287,552.05
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