Finding the Third Proportional to 62,028 and 135,648
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Solution
The third proportional to 62,028 and 135,648 is: 296,646.35
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
62,028 : 135,648 = 135,648 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
62,028/135,648 = 135,648/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
62,028x = 135,648 × 135,648 - Step 4: Simplify right side
62,028x = 18,400,379,904 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 18,400,379,904/62,028 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 296,646.35
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