Finding the Third Proportional to 61,174 and 134,011
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Solution
The third proportional to 61,174 and 134,011 is: 293,571.58
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
61,174 : 134,011 = 134,011 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
61,174/134,011 = 134,011/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
61,174x = 134,011 × 134,011 - Step 4: Simplify right side
61,174x = 17,958,948,121 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 17,958,948,121/61,174 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 293,571.58
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