Finding the Third Proportional to 62,124 and 134,136
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Solution
The third proportional to 62,124 and 134,136 is: 289,621.83
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
62,124 : 134,136 = 134,136 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
62,124/134,136 = 134,136/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
62,124x = 134,136 × 134,136 - Step 4: Simplify right side
62,124x = 17,992,466,496 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 17,992,466,496/62,124 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 289,621.83
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