Finding the Third Proportional to 61,866 and 133,614
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Solution
The third proportional to 61,866 and 133,614 is: 288,570.47
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
61,866 : 133,614 = 133,614 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
61,866/133,614 = 133,614/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
61,866x = 133,614 × 133,614 - Step 4: Simplify right side
61,866x = 17,852,700,996 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 17,852,700,996/61,866 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 288,570.47
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