Finding the Third Proportional to 61,776 and 133,326
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Solution
The third proportional to 61,776 and 133,326 is: 287,746.41
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
61,776 : 133,326 = 133,326 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
61,776/133,326 = 133,326/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
61,776x = 133,326 × 133,326 - Step 4: Simplify right side
61,776x = 17,775,822,276 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 17,775,822,276/61,776 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 287,746.41
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