Finding the Third Proportional to 61,998 and 135,054
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Solution
The third proportional to 61,998 and 135,054 is: 294,196.31
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
61,998 : 135,054 = 135,054 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
61,998/135,054 = 135,054/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
61,998x = 135,054 × 135,054 - Step 4: Simplify right side
61,998x = 18,239,582,916 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 18,239,582,916/61,998 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 294,196.31
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