Finding the Third Proportional to 61,933 and 136,199
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Solution
The third proportional to 61,933 and 136,199 is: 299,519.93
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
61,933 : 136,199 = 136,199 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
61,933/136,199 = 136,199/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
61,933x = 136,199 × 136,199 - Step 4: Simplify right side
61,933x = 18,550,167,601 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 18,550,167,601/61,933 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 299,519.93
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