Finding the Third Proportional to 61,763 and 134,678
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Solution
The third proportional to 61,763 and 134,678 is: 293,673.62
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
61,763 : 134,678 = 134,678 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
61,763/134,678 = 134,678/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
61,763x = 134,678 × 134,678 - Step 4: Simplify right side
61,763x = 18,138,163,684 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 18,138,163,684/61,763 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 293,673.62
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