Finding the Third Proportional to 61,783 and 135,595
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Solution
The third proportional to 61,783 and 135,595 is: 297,590.02
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
61,783 : 135,595 = 135,595 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
61,783/135,595 = 135,595/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
61,783x = 135,595 × 135,595 - Step 4: Simplify right side
61,783x = 18,386,004,025 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 18,386,004,025/61,783 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 297,590.02
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