Finding the Third Proportional to 62,183 and 135,400
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Solution
The third proportional to 62,183 and 135,400 is: 294,825.92
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
62,183 : 135,400 = 135,400 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
62,183/135,400 = 135,400/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
62,183x = 135,400 × 135,400 - Step 4: Simplify right side
62,183x = 18,333,160,000 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 18,333,160,000/62,183 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 294,825.92
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