Finding the Third Proportional to 61,540 and 134,168
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Solution
The third proportional to 61,540 and 134,168 is: 292,509.79
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
61,540 : 134,168 = 134,168 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
61,540/134,168 = 134,168/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
61,540x = 134,168 × 134,168 - Step 4: Simplify right side
61,540x = 18,001,052,224 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 18,001,052,224/61,540 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 292,509.79
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