Finding the Third Proportional to 61,818 and 133,491
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Solution
The third proportional to 61,818 and 133,491 is: 288,263.08
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
61,818 : 133,491 = 133,491 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
61,818/133,491 = 133,491/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
61,818x = 133,491 × 133,491 - Step 4: Simplify right side
61,818x = 17,819,847,081 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 17,819,847,081/61,818 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 288,263.08
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