Finding the Third Proportional to 61,463 and 134,049
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Solution
The third proportional to 61,463 and 134,049 is: 292,356.94
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
61,463 : 134,049 = 134,049 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
61,463/134,049 = 134,049/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
61,463x = 134,049 × 134,049 - Step 4: Simplify right side
61,463x = 17,969,134,401 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 17,969,134,401/61,463 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 292,356.94
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