Finding the Third Proportional to 61,812 and 133,478
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Solution
The third proportional to 61,812 and 133,478 is: 288,234.91
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
61,812 : 133,478 = 133,478 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
61,812/133,478 = 133,478/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
61,812x = 133,478 × 133,478 - Step 4: Simplify right side
61,812x = 17,816,376,484 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 17,816,376,484/61,812 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 288,234.91
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