Finding the Third Proportional to 62,191 and 133,246
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Solution
The third proportional to 62,191 and 133,246 is: 285,483.37
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
62,191 : 133,246 = 133,246 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
62,191/133,246 = 133,246/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
62,191x = 133,246 × 133,246 - Step 4: Simplify right side
62,191x = 17,754,496,516 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 17,754,496,516/62,191 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 285,483.37
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