Finding the Third Proportional to 62,216 and 134,800
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Solution
The third proportional to 62,216 and 134,800 is: 292,063.78
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
62,216 : 134,800 = 134,800 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
62,216/134,800 = 134,800/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
62,216x = 134,800 × 134,800 - Step 4: Simplify right side
62,216x = 18,171,040,000 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 18,171,040,000/62,216 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 292,063.78
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