Finding the Third Proportional to 61,994 and 134,290
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Solution
The third proportional to 61,994 and 134,290 is: 290,895.96
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
61,994 : 134,290 = 134,290 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
61,994/134,290 = 134,290/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
61,994x = 134,290 × 134,290 - Step 4: Simplify right side
61,994x = 18,033,804,100 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 18,033,804,100/61,994 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 290,895.96
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