Finding the Third Proportional to 61,506 and 134,514
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Solution
The third proportional to 61,506 and 134,514 is: 294,182.94
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
61,506 : 134,514 = 134,514 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
61,506/134,514 = 134,514/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
61,506x = 134,514 × 134,514 - Step 4: Simplify right side
61,506x = 18,094,016,196 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 18,094,016,196/61,506 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 294,182.94
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