Finding the Third Proportional to 61,620 and 134,610
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Solution
The third proportional to 61,620 and 134,610 is: 294,057.97
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
61,620 : 134,610 = 134,610 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
61,620/134,610 = 134,610/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
61,620x = 134,610 × 134,610 - Step 4: Simplify right side
61,620x = 18,119,852,100 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 18,119,852,100/61,620 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 294,057.97
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