Finding the Third Proportional to 61,632 and 134,784
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Solution
The third proportional to 61,632 and 134,784 is: 294,761.27
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
61,632 : 134,784 = 134,784 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
61,632/134,784 = 134,784/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
61,632x = 134,784 × 134,784 - Step 4: Simplify right side
61,632x = 18,166,726,656 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 18,166,726,656/61,632 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 294,761.27
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