Finding the Third Proportional to 61,834 and 134,708
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Solution
The third proportional to 61,834 and 134,708 is: 293,467.11
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
61,834 : 134,708 = 134,708 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
61,834/134,708 = 134,708/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
61,834x = 134,708 × 134,708 - Step 4: Simplify right side
61,834x = 18,146,245,264 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 18,146,245,264/61,834 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 293,467.11
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