Finding the Third Proportional to 62,064 and 133,968
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Solution
The third proportional to 62,064 and 133,968 is: 289,176.09
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
62,064 : 133,968 = 133,968 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
62,064/133,968 = 133,968/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
62,064x = 133,968 × 133,968 - Step 4: Simplify right side
62,064x = 17,947,425,024 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 17,947,425,024/62,064 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 289,176.09
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