Finding the Third Proportional to 61,294 and 134,072
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Solution
The third proportional to 61,294 and 134,072 is: 293,263.63
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
61,294 : 134,072 = 134,072 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
61,294/134,072 = 134,072/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
61,294x = 134,072 × 134,072 - Step 4: Simplify right side
61,294x = 17,975,301,184 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 17,975,301,184/61,294 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 293,263.63
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