Finding the Third Proportional to 61,972 and 135,824
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Solution
The third proportional to 61,972 and 135,824 is: 297,685.39
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
61,972 : 135,824 = 135,824 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
61,972/135,824 = 135,824/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
61,972x = 135,824 × 135,824 - Step 4: Simplify right side
61,972x = 18,448,158,976 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 18,448,158,976/61,972 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 297,685.39
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