Finding the Third Proportional to 61,374 and 134,463
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Solution
The third proportional to 61,374 and 134,463 is: 294,592.15
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
61,374 : 134,463 = 134,463 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
61,374/134,463 = 134,463/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
61,374x = 134,463 × 134,463 - Step 4: Simplify right side
61,374x = 18,080,298,369 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 18,080,298,369/61,374 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 294,592.15
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