Finding the Third Proportional to 62,167 and 133,060
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Solution
The third proportional to 62,167 and 133,060 is: 284,796.82
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
62,167 : 133,060 = 133,060 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
62,167/133,060 = 133,060/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
62,167x = 133,060 × 133,060 - Step 4: Simplify right side
62,167x = 17,704,963,600 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 17,704,963,600/62,167 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 284,796.82
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