Finding the Third Proportional to 62,184 and 134,192
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Solution
The third proportional to 62,184 and 134,192 is: 289,584.02
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
62,184 : 134,192 = 134,192 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
62,184/134,192 = 134,192/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
62,184x = 134,192 × 134,192 - Step 4: Simplify right side
62,184x = 18,007,492,864 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 18,007,492,864/62,184 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 289,584.02
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