Finding the Third Proportional to 62,164 and 134,156
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Solution
The third proportional to 62,164 and 134,156 is: 289,521.79
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
62,164 : 134,156 = 134,156 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
62,164/134,156 = 134,156/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
62,164x = 134,156 × 134,156 - Step 4: Simplify right side
62,164x = 17,997,832,336 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 17,997,832,336/62,164 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 289,521.79
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