Finding the Third Proportional to 62,010 and 134,316
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Solution
The third proportional to 62,010 and 134,316 is: 290,933.52
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
62,010 : 134,316 = 134,316 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
62,010/134,316 = 134,316/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
62,010x = 134,316 × 134,316 - Step 4: Simplify right side
62,010x = 18,040,787,856 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 18,040,787,856/62,010 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 290,933.52
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