Finding the Third Proportional to 61,366 and 136,556
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Solution
The third proportional to 61,366 and 136,556 is: 303,874.15
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
61,366 : 136,556 = 136,556 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
61,366/136,556 = 136,556/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
61,366x = 136,556 × 136,556 - Step 4: Simplify right side
61,366x = 18,647,541,136 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 18,647,541,136/61,366 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 303,874.15
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