Finding the Third Proportional to 61,672 and 134,757
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Solution
The third proportional to 61,672 and 134,757 is: 294,452.09
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
61,672 : 134,757 = 134,757 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
61,672/134,757 = 134,757/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
61,672x = 134,757 × 134,757 - Step 4: Simplify right side
61,672x = 18,159,449,049 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 18,159,449,049/61,672 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 294,452.09
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