Finding the Third Proportional to 61,151 and 135,420
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Solution
The third proportional to 61,151 and 135,420 is: 299,890.05
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
61,151 : 135,420 = 135,420 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
61,151/135,420 = 135,420/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
61,151x = 135,420 × 135,420 - Step 4: Simplify right side
61,151x = 18,338,576,400 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 18,338,576,400/61,151 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 299,890.05
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