Finding the Third Proportional to 62,180 and 134,188
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Solution
The third proportional to 62,180 and 134,188 is: 289,585.39
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
62,180 : 134,188 = 134,188 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
62,180/134,188 = 134,188/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
62,180x = 134,188 × 134,188 - Step 4: Simplify right side
62,180x = 18,006,419,344 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 18,006,419,344/62,180 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 289,585.39
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