Finding the Third Proportional to 61 and 146
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Solution
The third proportional to 61 and 146 is: 349.44
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
61 : 146 = 146 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
61/146 = 146/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
61x = 146 × 146 - Step 4: Simplify right side
61x = 21,316 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 21,316/61 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 349.44
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