Finding the Third Proportional to 61,822 and 134,660
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Solution
The third proportional to 61,822 and 134,660 is: 293,314.93
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
61,822 : 134,660 = 134,660 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
61,822/134,660 = 134,660/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
61,822x = 134,660 × 134,660 - Step 4: Simplify right side
61,822x = 18,133,315,600 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 18,133,315,600/61,822 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 293,314.93
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