Finding the Third Proportional to 61,571 and 134,711
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Solution
The third proportional to 61,571 and 134,711 is: 294,733.78
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
61,571 : 134,711 = 134,711 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
61,571/134,711 = 134,711/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
61,571x = 134,711 × 134,711 - Step 4: Simplify right side
61,571x = 18,147,053,521 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 18,147,053,521/61,571 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 294,733.78
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