Finding the Third Proportional to 62,014 and 133,658
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Solution
The third proportional to 62,014 and 133,658 is: 288,071.42
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
62,014 : 133,658 = 133,658 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
62,014/133,658 = 133,658/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
62,014x = 133,658 × 133,658 - Step 4: Simplify right side
62,014x = 17,864,460,964 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 17,864,460,964/62,014 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 288,071.42
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