Finding the Third Proportional to 61,738 and 133,070
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Solution
The third proportional to 61,738 and 133,070 is: 286,818.89
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
61,738 : 133,070 = 133,070 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
61,738/133,070 = 133,070/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
61,738x = 133,070 × 133,070 - Step 4: Simplify right side
61,738x = 17,707,624,900 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 17,707,624,900/61,738 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 286,818.89
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