Finding the Third Proportional to 61,692 and 134,552
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Solution
The third proportional to 61,692 and 134,552 is: 293,461.72
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
61,692 : 134,552 = 134,552 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
61,692/134,552 = 134,552/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
61,692x = 134,552 × 134,552 - Step 4: Simplify right side
61,692x = 18,104,240,704 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 18,104,240,704/61,692 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 293,461.72
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