Finding the Third Proportional to 61,904 and 133,660
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Solution
The third proportional to 61,904 and 133,660 is: 288,591.94
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
61,904 : 133,660 = 133,660 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
61,904/133,660 = 133,660/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
61,904x = 133,660 × 133,660 - Step 4: Simplify right side
61,904x = 17,864,995,600 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 17,864,995,600/61,904 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 288,591.94
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