Finding the Third Proportional to 61,384 and 134,480
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Solution
The third proportional to 61,384 and 134,480 is: 294,618.64
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
61,384 : 134,480 = 134,480 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
61,384/134,480 = 134,480/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
61,384x = 134,480 × 134,480 - Step 4: Simplify right side
61,384x = 18,084,870,400 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 18,084,870,400/61,384 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 294,618.64
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