Finding the Third Proportional to 61,828 and 134,696
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Solution
The third proportional to 61,828 and 134,696 is: 293,443.30
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
61,828 : 134,696 = 134,696 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
61,828/134,696 = 134,696/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
61,828x = 134,696 × 134,696 - Step 4: Simplify right side
61,828x = 18,143,012,416 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 18,143,012,416/61,828 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 293,443.30
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