Finding the Third Proportional to 62,066 and 134,932
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Solution
The third proportional to 62,066 and 134,932 is: 293,343.29
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
62,066 : 134,932 = 134,932 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
62,066/134,932 = 134,932/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
62,066x = 134,932 × 134,932 - Step 4: Simplify right side
62,066x = 18,206,644,624 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 18,206,644,624/62,066 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 293,343.29
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