Finding the Third Proportional to 61,472 and 134,520
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Solution
The third proportional to 61,472 and 134,520 is: 294,371.92
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
61,472 : 134,520 = 134,520 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
61,472/134,520 = 134,520/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
61,472x = 134,520 × 134,520 - Step 4: Simplify right side
61,472x = 18,095,630,400 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 18,095,630,400/61,472 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 294,371.92
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