Finding the Third Proportional to 62,012 and 134,325
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Solution
The third proportional to 62,012 and 134,325 is: 290,963.13
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
62,012 : 134,325 = 134,325 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
62,012/134,325 = 134,325/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
62,012x = 134,325 × 134,325 - Step 4: Simplify right side
62,012x = 18,043,205,625 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 18,043,205,625/62,012 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 290,963.13
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