Finding the Third Proportional to 61,982 and 135,484
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Solution
The third proportional to 61,982 and 135,484 is: 296,149.11
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
61,982 : 135,484 = 135,484 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
61,982/135,484 = 135,484/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
61,982x = 135,484 × 135,484 - Step 4: Simplify right side
61,982x = 18,355,914,256 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 18,355,914,256/61,982 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 296,149.11
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