Finding the Third Proportional to 61,936 and 133,807
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Solution
The third proportional to 61,936 and 133,807 is: 289,077.65
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
61,936 : 133,807 = 133,807 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
61,936/133,807 = 133,807/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
61,936x = 133,807 × 133,807 - Step 4: Simplify right side
61,936x = 17,904,313,249 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 17,904,313,249/61,936 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 289,077.65
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