Finding the Third Proportional to 61,384 and 134,479
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Solution
The third proportional to 61,384 and 134,479 is: 294,614.26
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
61,384 : 134,479 = 134,479 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
61,384/134,479 = 134,479/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
61,384x = 134,479 × 134,479 - Step 4: Simplify right side
61,384x = 18,084,601,441 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 18,084,601,441/61,384 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 294,614.26
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