Finding the Third Proportional to 61,826 and 134,692
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Solution
The third proportional to 61,826 and 134,692 is: 293,435.36
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
61,826 : 134,692 = 134,692 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
61,826/134,692 = 134,692/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
61,826x = 134,692 × 134,692 - Step 4: Simplify right side
61,826x = 18,141,934,864 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 18,141,934,864/61,826 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 293,435.36
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