Finding the Third Proportional to 61,162 and 134,740
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Solution
The third proportional to 61,162 and 134,740 is: 296,832.47
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
61,162 : 134,740 = 134,740 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
61,162/134,740 = 134,740/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
61,162x = 134,740 × 134,740 - Step 4: Simplify right side
61,162x = 18,154,867,600 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 18,154,867,600/61,162 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 296,832.47
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