Finding the Third Proportional to 62,060 and 133,958
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Solution
The third proportional to 62,060 and 133,958 is: 289,151.56
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
62,060 : 133,958 = 133,958 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
62,060/133,958 = 133,958/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
62,060x = 133,958 × 133,958 - Step 4: Simplify right side
62,060x = 17,944,745,764 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 17,944,745,764/62,060 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 289,151.56
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