Finding the Third Proportional to 61,932 and 135,732
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Solution
The third proportional to 61,932 and 135,732 is: 297,474.26
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
61,932 : 135,732 = 135,732 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
61,932/135,732 = 135,732/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
61,932x = 135,732 × 135,732 - Step 4: Simplify right side
61,932x = 18,423,175,824 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 18,423,175,824/61,932 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 297,474.26
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