Finding the Third Proportional to 61,390 and 134,491
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Solution
The third proportional to 61,390 and 134,491 is: 294,638.04
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
61,390 : 134,491 = 134,491 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
61,390/134,491 = 134,491/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
61,390x = 134,491 × 134,491 - Step 4: Simplify right side
61,390x = 18,087,829,081 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 18,087,829,081/61,390 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 294,638.04
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