Finding the Third Proportional to 61,328 and 135,758
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Solution
The third proportional to 61,328 and 135,758 is: 300,519.09
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
61,328 : 135,758 = 135,758 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
61,328/135,758 = 135,758/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
61,328x = 135,758 × 135,758 - Step 4: Simplify right side
61,328x = 18,430,234,564 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 18,430,234,564/61,328 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 300,519.09
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