Finding the Third Proportional to 62,172 and 133,092
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Solution
The third proportional to 62,172 and 133,092 is: 284,910.90
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
62,172 : 133,092 = 133,092 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
62,172/133,092 = 133,092/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
62,172x = 133,092 × 133,092 - Step 4: Simplify right side
62,172x = 17,713,480,464 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 17,713,480,464/62,172 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 284,910.90
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