Finding the Third Proportional to 61,996 and 135,063.75
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Solution
The third proportional to 61,996 and 135,063.75 is: 294,248.28
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
61,996 : 135,063.75 = 135,063.75 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
61,996/135,063.75 = 135,063.75/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
61,996x = 135,063.75 × 135,063.75 - Step 4: Simplify right side
61,996x = 18,242,216,564.06 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 18,242,216,564.06/61,996 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 294,248.28
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