Finding the Third Proportional to 57,962 and 134,192
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Solution
The third proportional to 57,962 and 134,192 is: 310,677.56
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
57,962 : 134,192 = 134,192 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
57,962/134,192 = 134,192/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
57,962x = 134,192 × 134,192 - Step 4: Simplify right side
57,962x = 18,007,492,864 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 18,007,492,864/57,962 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 310,677.56
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