Finding the Third Proportional to 62,163 and 134,154
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Solution
The third proportional to 62,163 and 134,154 is: 289,517.81
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
62,163 : 134,154 = 134,154 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
62,163/134,154 = 134,154/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
62,163x = 134,154 × 134,154 - Step 4: Simplify right side
62,163x = 17,997,295,716 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 17,997,295,716/62,163 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 289,517.81
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