Finding the Third Proportional to 62,146 and 133,000
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Solution
The third proportional to 62,146 and 133,000 is: 284,636.18
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
62,146 : 133,000 = 133,000 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
62,146/133,000 = 133,000/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
62,146x = 133,000 × 133,000 - Step 4: Simplify right side
62,146x = 17,689,000,000 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 17,689,000,000/62,146 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 284,636.18
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