Finding the Third Proportional to 61,688 and 134,544
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Solution
The third proportional to 61,688 and 134,544 is: 293,445.86
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
61,688 : 134,544 = 134,544 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
61,688/134,544 = 134,544/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
61,688x = 134,544 × 134,544 - Step 4: Simplify right side
61,688x = 18,102,087,936 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 18,102,087,936/61,688 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 293,445.86
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