Finding the Third Proportional to 62,130 and 134,760
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Solution
The third proportional to 62,130 and 134,760 is: 292,294.51
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
62,130 : 134,760 = 134,760 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
62,130/134,760 = 134,760/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
62,130x = 134,760 × 134,760 - Step 4: Simplify right side
62,130x = 18,160,257,600 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 18,160,257,600/62,130 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 292,294.51
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