Finding the Third Proportional to 61,848 and 134,736
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Solution
The third proportional to 61,848 and 134,736 is: 293,522.66
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
61,848 : 134,736 = 134,736 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
61,848/134,736 = 134,736/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
61,848x = 134,736 × 134,736 - Step 4: Simplify right side
61,848x = 18,153,789,696 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 18,153,789,696/61,848 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 293,522.66
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