Finding the Third Proportional to 62,172 and 134,170
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Solution
The third proportional to 62,172 and 134,170 is: 289,544.95
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
62,172 : 134,170 = 134,170 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
62,172/134,170 = 134,170/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
62,172x = 134,170 × 134,170 - Step 4: Simplify right side
62,172x = 18,001,588,900 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 18,001,588,900/62,172 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 289,544.95
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