Finding the Third Proportional to 61,380 and 134,470
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Solution
The third proportional to 61,380 and 134,470 is: 294,594.02
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
61,380 : 134,470 = 134,470 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
61,380/134,470 = 134,470/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
61,380x = 134,470 × 134,470 - Step 4: Simplify right side
61,380x = 18,082,180,900 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 18,082,180,900/61,380 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 294,594.02
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