Finding the Third Proportional to 61,736 and 133,066
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Solution
The third proportional to 61,736 and 133,066 is: 286,810.94
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
61,736 : 133,066 = 133,066 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
61,736/133,066 = 133,066/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
61,736x = 133,066 × 133,066 - Step 4: Simplify right side
61,736x = 17,706,560,356 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 17,706,560,356/61,736 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 286,810.94
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