Finding the Third Proportional to 61,464 and 134,048
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Solution
The third proportional to 61,464 and 134,048 is: 292,347.82
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
61,464 : 134,048 = 134,048 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
61,464/134,048 = 134,048/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
61,464x = 134,048 × 134,048 - Step 4: Simplify right side
61,464x = 17,968,866,304 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 17,968,866,304/61,464 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 292,347.82
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