Finding the Third Proportional to 61,909 and 133,670
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Solution
The third proportional to 61,909 and 133,670 is: 288,611.82
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
61,909 : 133,670 = 133,670 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
61,909/133,670 = 133,670/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
61,909x = 133,670 × 133,670 - Step 4: Simplify right side
61,909x = 17,867,668,900 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 17,867,668,900/61,909 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 288,611.82
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