Finding the Third Proportional to 62,104 and 134,036
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Solution
The third proportional to 62,104 and 134,036 is: 289,283.29
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
62,104 : 134,036 = 134,036 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
62,104/134,036 = 134,036/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
62,104x = 134,036 × 134,036 - Step 4: Simplify right side
62,104x = 17,965,649,296 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 17,965,649,296/62,104 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 289,283.29
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