Finding the Third Proportional to 61,298 and 134,080
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Solution
The third proportional to 61,298 and 134,080 is: 293,279.49
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
61,298 : 134,080 = 134,080 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
61,298/134,080 = 134,080/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
61,298x = 134,080 × 134,080 - Step 4: Simplify right side
61,298x = 17,977,446,400 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 17,977,446,400/61,298 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 293,279.49
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