Finding the Third Proportional to 61,934 and 135,680
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Solution
The third proportional to 61,934 and 135,680 is: 297,236.77
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
61,934 : 135,680 = 135,680 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
61,934/135,680 = 135,680/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
61,934x = 135,680 × 135,680 - Step 4: Simplify right side
61,934x = 18,409,062,400 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 18,409,062,400/61,934 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 297,236.77
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