Finding the Third Proportional to 61,504 and 134,744
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Solution
The third proportional to 61,504 and 134,744 is: 295,199.43
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
61,504 : 134,744 = 134,744 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
61,504/134,744 = 134,744/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
61,504x = 134,744 × 134,744 - Step 4: Simplify right side
61,504x = 18,155,945,536 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 18,155,945,536/61,504 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 295,199.43
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