Finding the Third Proportional to 61,832 and 133,546
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Solution
The third proportional to 61,832 and 133,546 is: 288,435.34
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
61,832 : 133,546 = 133,546 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
61,832/133,546 = 133,546/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
61,832x = 133,546 × 133,546 - Step 4: Simplify right side
61,832x = 17,834,534,116 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 17,834,534,116/61,832 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 288,435.34
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