Finding the Third Proportional to 61,152 and 134,331
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Solution
The third proportional to 61,152 and 134,331 is: 295,081.40
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
61,152 : 134,331 = 134,331 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
61,152/134,331 = 134,331/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
61,152x = 134,331 × 134,331 - Step 4: Simplify right side
61,152x = 18,044,817,561 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 18,044,817,561/61,152 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 295,081.40
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