Finding the Third Proportional to 61,512 and 134,513
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Solution
The third proportional to 61,512 and 134,513 is: 294,149.88
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
61,512 : 134,513 = 134,513 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
61,512/134,513 = 134,513/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
61,512x = 134,513 × 134,513 - Step 4: Simplify right side
61,512x = 18,093,747,169 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 18,093,747,169/61,512 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 294,149.88
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