Finding the Third Proportional to 62,068 and 134,504
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Solution
The third proportional to 62,068 and 134,504 is: 291,475.90
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
62,068 : 134,504 = 134,504 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
62,068/134,504 = 134,504/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
62,068x = 134,504 × 134,504 - Step 4: Simplify right side
62,068x = 18,091,326,016 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 18,091,326,016/62,068 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 291,475.90
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