Finding the Third Proportional to 62,170 and 134,167
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Solution
The third proportional to 62,170 and 134,167 is: 289,541.32
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
62,170 : 134,167 = 134,167 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
62,170/134,167 = 134,167/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
62,170x = 134,167 × 134,167 - Step 4: Simplify right side
62,170x = 18,000,783,889 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 18,000,783,889/62,170 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 289,541.32
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