Finding the Third Proportional to 61,244 and 135,644
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Solution
The third proportional to 61,244 and 135,644 is: 300,426.08
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
61,244 : 135,644 = 135,644 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
61,244/135,644 = 135,644/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
61,244x = 135,644 × 135,644 - Step 4: Simplify right side
61,244x = 18,399,294,736 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 18,399,294,736/61,244 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 300,426.08
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