Finding the Third Proportional to 61,510 and 134,509
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Solution
The third proportional to 61,510 and 134,509 is: 294,141.95
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
61,510 : 134,509 = 134,509 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
61,510/134,509 = 134,509/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
61,510x = 134,509 × 134,509 - Step 4: Simplify right side
61,510x = 18,092,671,081 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 18,092,671,081/61,510 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 294,141.95
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