Finding the Third Proportional to 61,940 and 135,910
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Solution
The third proportional to 61,940 and 135,910 is: 298,216.47
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
61,940 : 135,910 = 135,910 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
61,940/135,910 = 135,910/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
61,940x = 135,910 × 135,910 - Step 4: Simplify right side
61,940x = 18,471,528,100 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 18,471,528,100/61,940 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 298,216.47
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