Finding the Third Proportional to 61,576 and 134,240
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Solution
The third proportional to 61,576 and 134,240 is: 292,652.62
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
61,576 : 134,240 = 134,240 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
61,576/134,240 = 134,240/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
61,576x = 134,240 × 134,240 - Step 4: Simplify right side
61,576x = 18,020,377,600 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 18,020,377,600/61,576 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 292,652.62
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