Finding the Third Proportional to 61,368 and 134,796
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Solution
The third proportional to 61,368 and 134,796 is: 296,082.02
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
61,368 : 134,796 = 134,796 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
61,368/134,796 = 134,796/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
61,368x = 134,796 × 134,796 - Step 4: Simplify right side
61,368x = 18,169,961,616 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 18,169,961,616/61,368 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 296,082.02
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