Finding the Third Proportional to 61,776 and 134,972
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Solution
The third proportional to 61,776 and 134,972 is: 294,895.12
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
61,776 : 134,972 = 134,972 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
61,776/134,972 = 134,972/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
61,776x = 134,972 × 134,972 - Step 4: Simplify right side
61,776x = 18,217,440,784 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 18,217,440,784/61,776 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 294,895.12
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