Finding the Third Proportional to 61,544 and 134,176
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Solution
The third proportional to 61,544 and 134,176 is: 292,525.66
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
61,544 : 134,176 = 134,176 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
61,544/134,176 = 134,176/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
61,544x = 134,176 × 134,176 - Step 4: Simplify right side
61,544x = 18,003,198,976 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 18,003,198,976/61,544 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 292,525.66
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