Finding the Third Proportional to 61,422 and 134,388
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Solution
The third proportional to 61,422 and 134,388 is: 294,033.65
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
61,422 : 134,388 = 134,388 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
61,422/134,388 = 134,388/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
61,422x = 134,388 × 134,388 - Step 4: Simplify right side
61,422x = 18,060,134,544 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 18,060,134,544/61,422 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 294,033.65
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