Finding the Third Proportional to 61,994 and 133,827
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Solution
The third proportional to 61,994 and 133,827 is: 288,893.54
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
61,994 : 133,827 = 133,827 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
61,994/133,827 = 133,827/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
61,994x = 133,827 × 133,827 - Step 4: Simplify right side
61,994x = 17,909,665,929 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 17,909,665,929/61,994 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 288,893.54
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