Finding the Third Proportional to 62,022 and 129,292
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Solution
The third proportional to 62,022 and 129,292 is: 269,524.06
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
62,022 : 129,292 = 129,292 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
62,022/129,292 = 129,292/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
62,022x = 129,292 × 129,292 - Step 4: Simplify right side
62,022x = 16,716,421,264 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 16,716,421,264/62,022 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 269,524.06
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