Finding the Third Proportional to 61,508 and 134,752
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Solution
The third proportional to 61,508 and 134,752 is: 295,215.28
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
61,508 : 134,752 = 134,752 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
61,508/134,752 = 134,752/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
61,508x = 134,752 × 134,752 - Step 4: Simplify right side
61,508x = 18,158,101,504 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 18,158,101,504/61,508 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 295,215.28
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