Finding the Third Proportional to 61,844 and 133,212
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Solution
The third proportional to 61,844 and 133,212 is: 286,938.70
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
61,844 : 133,212 = 133,212 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
61,844/133,212 = 133,212/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
61,844x = 133,212 × 133,212 - Step 4: Simplify right side
61,844x = 17,745,436,944 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 17,745,436,944/61,844 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 286,938.70
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