Finding the Third Proportional to 61,080 and 135,282
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Solution
The third proportional to 61,080 and 135,282 is: 299,627.04
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
61,080 : 135,282 = 135,282 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
61,080/135,282 = 135,282/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
61,080x = 135,282 × 135,282 - Step 4: Simplify right side
61,080x = 18,301,219,524 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 18,301,219,524/61,080 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 299,627.04
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