Finding the Third Proportional to 61,832 and 134,704
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Solution
The third proportional to 61,832 and 134,704 is: 293,459.17
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
61,832 : 134,704 = 134,704 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
61,832/134,704 = 134,704/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
61,832x = 134,704 × 134,704 - Step 4: Simplify right side
61,832x = 18,145,167,616 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 18,145,167,616/61,832 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 293,459.17
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