Finding the Third Proportional to 62,217 and 136,530
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Solution
The third proportional to 62,217 and 136,530 is: 299,603.66
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
62,217 : 136,530 = 136,530 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
62,217/136,530 = 136,530/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
62,217x = 136,530 × 136,530 - Step 4: Simplify right side
62,217x = 18,640,440,900 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 18,640,440,900/62,217 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 299,603.66
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