Finding the Third Proportional to 61,984 and 134,270
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Solution
The third proportional to 61,984 and 134,270 is: 290,856.24
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
61,984 : 134,270 = 134,270 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
61,984/134,270 = 134,270/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
61,984x = 134,270 × 134,270 - Step 4: Simplify right side
61,984x = 18,028,432,900 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 18,028,432,900/61,984 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 290,856.24
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