Finding the Third Proportional to 62,208 and 136,080
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Solution
The third proportional to 62,208 and 136,080 is: 297,675
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
62,208 : 136,080 = 136,080 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
62,208/136,080 = 136,080/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
62,208x = 136,080 × 136,080 - Step 4: Simplify right side
62,208x = 18,517,766,400 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 18,517,766,400/62,208 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 297,675
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