Finding the Third Proportional to 62,020 and 135,632
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Solution
The third proportional to 62,020 and 135,632 is: 296,614.63
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
62,020 : 135,632 = 135,632 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
62,020/135,632 = 135,632/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
62,020x = 135,632 × 135,632 - Step 4: Simplify right side
62,020x = 18,396,039,424 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 18,396,039,424/62,020 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 296,614.63
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