Finding the Third Proportional to 61,966 and 135,792
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Solution
The third proportional to 61,966 and 135,792 is: 297,573.95
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
61,966 : 135,792 = 135,792 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
61,966/135,792 = 135,792/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
61,966x = 135,792 × 135,792 - Step 4: Simplify right side
61,966x = 18,439,467,264 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 18,439,467,264/61,966 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 297,573.95
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