Finding the Third Proportional to 61,528 and 134,445
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Solution
The third proportional to 61,528 and 134,445 is: 293,776.13
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
61,528 : 134,445 = 134,445 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
61,528/134,445 = 134,445/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
61,528x = 134,445 × 134,445 - Step 4: Simplify right side
61,528x = 18,075,458,025 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 18,075,458,025/61,528 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 293,776.13
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