Finding the Third Proportional to 61,490 and 135,328
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Solution
The third proportional to 61,490 and 135,328 is: 297,831.64
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
61,490 : 135,328 = 135,328 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
61,490/135,328 = 135,328/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
61,490x = 135,328 × 135,328 - Step 4: Simplify right side
61,490x = 18,313,667,584 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 18,313,667,584/61,490 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 297,831.64
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