Finding the Third Proportional to 61,760 and 134,672
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Solution
The third proportional to 61,760 and 134,672 is: 293,661.72
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
61,760 : 134,672 = 134,672 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
61,760/134,672 = 134,672/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
61,760x = 134,672 × 134,672 - Step 4: Simplify right side
61,760x = 18,136,547,584 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 18,136,547,584/61,760 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 293,661.72
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