Finding the Third Proportional to 61,220 and 134,469
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Solution
The third proportional to 61,220 and 134,469 is: 295,359.56
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
61,220 : 134,469 = 134,469 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
61,220/134,469 = 134,469/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
61,220x = 134,469 × 134,469 - Step 4: Simplify right side
61,220x = 18,081,911,961 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 18,081,911,961/61,220 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 295,359.56
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