Finding the Third Proportional to 61,304 and 134,624
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Solution
The third proportional to 61,304 and 134,624 is: 295,635.22
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
61,304 : 134,624 = 134,624 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
61,304/134,624 = 134,624/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
61,304x = 134,624 × 134,624 - Step 4: Simplify right side
61,304x = 18,123,621,376 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 18,123,621,376/61,304 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 295,635.22
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