Finding the Third Proportional to 61,997 and 134,296
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Solution
The third proportional to 61,997 and 134,296 is: 290,907.88
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
61,997 : 134,296 = 134,296 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
61,997/134,296 = 134,296/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
61,997x = 134,296 × 134,296 - Step 4: Simplify right side
61,997x = 18,035,415,616 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 18,035,415,616/61,997 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 290,907.88
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